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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.52, 32.12 and 19.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.52, 32.12 and 19.81 is: 29.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.52 : 32.12 = 19.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.52/32.12 = 19.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.52x = 32.12 × 19.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.52x = 636.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636.30/21.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.57

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