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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.60, 32.37 and 19.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.60, 32.37 and 19.07 is: 28.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.60 : 32.37 = 19.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.60/32.37 = 19.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.60x = 32.37 × 19.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.60x = 617.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.18/21.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.57

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