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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.76, 32.66 and 19.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.76, 32.66 and 19.09 is: 28.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.76 : 32.66 = 19.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.76/32.66 = 19.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.76x = 32.66 × 19.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.76x = 623.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623.38/21.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.65

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