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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.72, 32.52 and 19.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.72, 32.52 and 19.66 is: 29.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.72 : 32.52 = 19.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.72/32.52 = 19.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.72x = 32.52 × 19.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.72x = 639.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639.34/21.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.44

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