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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.99, 33.11 and 19.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.99, 33.11 and 19.16 is: 28.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.99 : 33.11 = 19.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.99/33.11 = 19.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.99x = 33.11 × 19.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.99x = 634.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634.13/21.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.84

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