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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.50, 32.22 and 19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.50, 32.22 and 19 is: 28.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.50 : 32.22 = 19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.50/32.22 = 19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.50x = 32.22 × 19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.50x = 612.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612.18/21.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.47

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