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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.87, 30.17 and 13.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.87, 30.17 and 13.67 is: 18.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.87 : 30.17 = 13.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.87/30.17 = 13.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.87x = 30.17 × 13.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.87x = 412.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412.42/21.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.86

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