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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.87, 32.68 and 19.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.87, 32.68 and 19.23 is: 28.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.87 : 32.68 = 19.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.87/32.68 = 19.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.87x = 32.68 × 19.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.87x = 628.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628.39/21.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.73

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