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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.69, 32.36 and 19.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.69, 32.36 and 19.51 is: 29.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.69 : 32.36 = 19.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.69/32.36 = 19.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.69x = 32.36 × 19.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.69x = 631.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631.34/21.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.11

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