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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.11, 29.16 and 19.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.11, 29.16 and 19.19 is: 26.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.11 : 29.16 = 19.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.11/29.16 = 19.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.11x = 29.16 × 19.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.11x = 559.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559.49/21.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.50

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