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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.27, 32.03 and 19.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.27, 32.03 and 19.78 is: 29.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.27 : 32.03 = 19.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.27/32.03 = 19.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.27x = 32.03 × 19.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.27x = 633.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633.55/21.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.79

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