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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.88, 32.77 and 12.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.88, 32.77 and 12.83 is: 19.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.88 : 32.77 = 12.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.88/32.77 = 12.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.88x = 32.77 × 12.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.88x = 420.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420.44/21.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.22

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