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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.67, 32.46 and 13.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.67, 32.46 and 13.12 is: 19.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.67 : 32.46 = 13.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.67/32.46 = 13.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.67x = 32.46 × 13.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.67x = 425.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425.74/21.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.64

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