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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.56, 32.48 and 19.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.56, 32.48 and 19.04 is: 28.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.56 : 32.48 = 19.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.56/32.48 = 19.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.56x = 32.48 × 19.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.56x = 618.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.55/21.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.70

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