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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.13, 29.16 and 19.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.13, 29.16 and 19.31 is: 26.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.13 : 29.16 = 19.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.13/29.16 = 19.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.13x = 29.16 × 19.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.13x = 562.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562.93/21.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.64

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