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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.92, 32.84 and 19.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.92, 32.84 and 19.92 is: 29.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.92 : 32.84 = 19.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.92/32.84 = 19.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.92x = 32.84 × 19.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.92x = 654.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654.17/21.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.84

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