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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.97, 33.01 and 19.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.97, 33.01 and 19.85 is: 29.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.97 : 33.01 = 19.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.97/33.01 = 19.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.97x = 33.01 × 19.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.97x = 655.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655.03/21.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.81

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