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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.10, 28.94 and 19.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.10, 28.94 and 19.43 is: 26.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.10 : 28.94 = 19.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.10/28.94 = 19.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.10x = 28.94 × 19.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.10x = 562.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562.21/21.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.65

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