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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.71, 32.57 and 8.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.71, 32.57 and 8.19 is: 12.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.71 : 32.57 = 8.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.71/32.57 = 8.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.71x = 32.57 × 8.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.71x = 266.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266.75/21.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.29

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