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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.49, 32.05 and 18.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.49, 32.05 and 18.92 is: 28.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.49 : 32.05 = 18.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.49/32.05 = 18.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.49x = 32.05 × 18.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.49x = 606.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606.29/21.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.22

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