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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.78, 32.70 and 19.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.78, 32.70 and 19.59 is: 29.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.78 : 32.70 = 19.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.78/32.70 = 19.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.78x = 32.70 × 19.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.78x = 640.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640.59/21.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.41

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