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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.06, 29 and 19.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.06, 29 and 19.44 is: 26.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.06 : 29 = 19.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.06/29 = 19.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.06x = 29 × 19.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.06x = 563.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.76/21.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.77

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