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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.45, 32.13 and 19.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.45, 32.13 and 19.53 is: 29.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.45 : 32.13 = 19.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.45/32.13 = 19.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.45x = 32.13 × 19.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.45x = 627.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627.50/21.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.25

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