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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.14, 31.84 and 19.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.14, 31.84 and 19.29 is: 29.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.14 : 31.84 = 19.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.14/31.84 = 19.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.14x = 31.84 × 19.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.14x = 614.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614.19/21.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.05

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