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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.86, 32.86 and 19.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.86, 32.86 and 19.12 is: 28.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.86 : 32.86 = 19.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.86/32.86 = 19.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.86x = 32.86 × 19.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.86x = 628.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628.28/21.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.74

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