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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.51, 32.10 and 19.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.51, 32.10 and 19.24 is: 28.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.51 : 32.10 = 19.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.51/32.10 = 19.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.51x = 32.10 × 19.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.51x = 617.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.53/21.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.71

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