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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.89, 30.21 and 12.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.89, 30.21 and 12.19 is: 16.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.89 : 30.21 = 12.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.89/30.21 = 12.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.89x = 30.21 × 12.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.89x = 368.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368.18/21.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.82

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