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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.86, 32.82 and 12.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.86, 32.82 and 12.75 is: 19.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.86 : 32.82 = 12.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.86/32.82 = 12.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.86x = 32.82 × 12.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.86x = 418.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418.45/21.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.14

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