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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21, 29.03 and 19.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21, 29.03 and 19.10 is: 26.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21 : 29.03 = 19.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21/29.03 = 19.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21x = 29.03 × 19.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21x = 554.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554.55/21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.41

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