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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.90, 32.87 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.90, 32.87 and 19.22 is: 28.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.90 : 32.87 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.90/32.87 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.90x = 32.87 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.90x = 631.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631.76/21.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.85

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