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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.30, 32.09 and 19.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.30, 32.09 and 19.63 is: 29.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.30 : 32.09 = 19.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.30/32.09 = 19.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.30x = 32.09 × 19.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.30x = 629.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629.87/21.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.58

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