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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.70, 32.50 and 13.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.70, 32.50 and 13.13 is: 19.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.70 : 32.50 = 13.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.70/32.50 = 13.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.70x = 32.50 × 13.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.70x = 426.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426.70/21.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.66

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