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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.43, 32.10 and 19.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.43, 32.10 and 19.14 is: 28.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.43 : 32.10 = 19.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.43/32.10 = 19.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.43x = 32.10 × 19.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.43x = 614.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614.20/21.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.66

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