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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.82, 32.90 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.82, 32.90 and 19.22 is: 28.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.82 : 32.90 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.82/32.90 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.82x = 32.90 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.82x = 632.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632.34/21.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.98

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