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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21, 28.84 and 19.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21, 28.84 and 19.82 is: 27.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21 : 28.84 = 19.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21/28.84 = 19.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21x = 28.84 × 19.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21x = 571.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571.61/21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.22

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