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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.86, 32.62 and 19.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.86, 32.62 and 19.58 is: 29.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.86 : 32.62 = 19.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.86/32.62 = 19.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.86x = 32.62 × 19.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.86x = 638.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638.70/21.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.22

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