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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.49, 32.08 and 19.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.49, 32.08 and 19.90 is: 29.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.49 : 32.08 = 19.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.49/32.08 = 19.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.49x = 32.08 × 19.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.49x = 638.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638.44/21.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.71

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