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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.06, 31.43 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.06, 31.43 and 19.46 is: 29.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.06 : 31.43 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.06/31.43 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.06x = 31.43 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.06x = 611.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611.76/21.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.05

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