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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.41, 32.14 and 19.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.41, 32.14 and 19.23 is: 28.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.41 : 32.14 = 19.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.41/32.14 = 19.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.41x = 32.14 × 19.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.41x = 618.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.05/21.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.87

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