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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.57, 32.46 and 19.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.57, 32.46 and 19.44 is: 29.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.57 : 32.46 = 19.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.57/32.46 = 19.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.57x = 32.46 × 19.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.57x = 631.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631.02/21.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.25

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