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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.08, 29.12 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.08, 29.12 and 19.46 is: 26.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.08 : 29.12 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.08/29.12 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.08x = 29.12 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.08x = 566.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.68/21.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.88

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