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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.45, 32.14 and 19.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.45, 32.14 and 19.32 is: 28.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.45 : 32.14 = 19.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.45/32.14 = 19.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.45x = 32.14 × 19.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.45x = 620.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620.94/21.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.95

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