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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.99, 32.95 and 19.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.99, 32.95 and 19.02 is: 28.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.99 : 32.95 = 19.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.99/32.95 = 19.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.99x = 32.95 × 19.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.99x = 626.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626.71/21.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.50

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