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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.05, 29.18 and 19.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.05, 29.18 and 19.68 is: 27.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.05 : 29.18 = 19.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.05/29.18 = 19.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.05x = 29.18 × 19.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.05x = 574.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574.26/21.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.28

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