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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.90, 32.80 and 12.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.90, 32.80 and 12.85 is: 19.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.90 : 32.80 = 12.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.90/32.80 = 12.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.90x = 32.80 × 12.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.90x = 421.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.48/21.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.25

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