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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.73, 32.62 and 13.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.73, 32.62 and 13.18 is: 19.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.73 : 32.62 = 13.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.73/32.62 = 13.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.73x = 32.62 × 13.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.73x = 429.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429.93/21.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.79

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