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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.88, 32.95 and 19.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.88, 32.95 and 19.36 is: 29.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.88 : 32.95 = 19.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.88/32.95 = 19.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.88x = 32.95 × 19.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.88x = 637.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637.91/21.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.16

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