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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.67, 32.57 and 19.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.67, 32.57 and 19.54 is: 29.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.67 : 32.57 = 19.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.67/32.57 = 19.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.67x = 32.57 × 19.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.67x = 636.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636.43/21.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.37

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