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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.59, 32.57 and 19.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.59, 32.57 and 19.08 is: 28.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.59 : 32.57 = 19.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.59/32.57 = 19.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.59x = 32.57 × 19.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.59x = 621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621.44/21.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.78

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