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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.85, 32.78 and 12.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.85, 32.78 and 12.85 is: 19.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.85 : 32.78 = 12.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.85/32.78 = 12.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.85x = 32.78 × 12.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.85x = 421.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.17/21.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.28

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