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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.62, 32.58 and 19.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.62, 32.58 and 19.86 is: 29.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.62 : 32.58 = 19.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.62/32.58 = 19.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.62x = 32.58 × 19.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.62x = 647.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647.04/21.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.93

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