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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.66, 32.63 and 19.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.66, 32.63 and 19.78 is: 29.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.66 : 32.63 = 19.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.66/32.63 = 19.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.66x = 32.63 × 19.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.66x = 645.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645.42/21.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.80

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