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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.95, 32.92 and 13.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.95, 32.92 and 13.38 is: 20.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.95 : 32.92 = 13.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.95/32.92 = 13.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.95x = 32.92 × 13.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.95x = 440.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.47/21.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.07

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