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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.87, 30.19 and 13.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.87, 30.19 and 13.69 is: 18.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.87 : 30.19 = 13.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.87/30.19 = 13.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.87x = 30.19 × 13.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.87x = 413.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413.30/21.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.90

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