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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.88, 30.19 and 12.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.88, 30.19 and 12.17 is: 16.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.88 : 30.19 = 12.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.88/30.19 = 12.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.88x = 30.19 × 12.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.88x = 367.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367.41/21.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.80

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