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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.87, 30.04 and 19.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.87, 30.04 and 19.71 is: 27.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.87 : 30.04 = 19.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.87/30.04 = 19.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.87x = 30.04 × 19.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.87x = 592.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592.04/21.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.07

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