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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.50, 32.36 and 19.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.50, 32.36 and 19.64 is: 29.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.50 : 32.36 = 19.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.50/32.36 = 19.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.50x = 32.36 × 19.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.50x = 635.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635.55/21.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.56

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