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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.52, 32.42 and 19.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.52, 32.42 and 19.80 is: 29.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.52 : 32.42 = 19.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.52/32.42 = 19.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.52x = 32.42 × 19.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.52x = 641.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641.92/21.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.83

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