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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.98, 32.98 and 19.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.98, 32.98 and 19.98 is: 29.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.98 : 32.98 = 19.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.98/32.98 = 19.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.98x = 32.98 × 19.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.98x = 658.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658.78/21.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.97

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