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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.55, 32.35 and 19.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.55, 32.35 and 19.16 is: 28.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.55 : 32.35 = 19.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.55/32.35 = 19.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.55x = 32.35 × 19.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.55x = 619.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619.83/21.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.76

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