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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.95, 32.73 and 19.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.95, 32.73 and 19.68 is: 29.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.95 : 32.73 = 19.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.95/32.73 = 19.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.95x = 32.73 × 19.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.95x = 644.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644.13/21.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.35

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