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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.78, 32.72 and 19.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.78, 32.72 and 19.67 is: 29.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.78 : 32.72 = 19.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.78/32.72 = 19.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.78x = 32.72 × 19.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.78x = 643.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643.34/21.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.54

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