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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.28, 32.10 and 19.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.28, 32.10 and 19.98 is: 30.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.28 : 32.10 = 19.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.28/32.10 = 19.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.28x = 32.10 × 19.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.28x = 641.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641.36/21.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.14

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