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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.44, 32.12 and 19.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.44, 32.12 and 19.55 is: 29.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.44 : 32.12 = 19.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.44/32.12 = 19.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.44x = 32.12 × 19.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.44x = 627.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627.69/21.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.28

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