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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.71, 32.61 and 19.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.71, 32.61 and 19.83 is: 29.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.71 : 32.61 = 19.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.71/32.61 = 19.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.71x = 32.61 × 19.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.71x = 646.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646.66/21.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.79

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