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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.85, 32.60 and 19.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.85, 32.60 and 19.57 is: 29.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.85 : 32.60 = 19.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.85/32.60 = 19.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.85x = 32.60 × 19.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.85x = 637.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637.80/21.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.19

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