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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.97, 33.01 and 12.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.97, 33.01 and 12.96 is: 19.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.97 : 33.01 = 12.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.97/33.01 = 12.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.97x = 33.01 × 12.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.97x = 427.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427.78/21.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.47

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