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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.41, 32.26 and 19.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.41, 32.26 and 19.52 is: 29.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.41 : 32.26 = 19.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.41/32.26 = 19.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.41x = 32.26 × 19.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.41x = 629.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629.72/21.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.41

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