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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.18, 29.19 and 19.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.18, 29.19 and 19.11 is: 26.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.18 : 29.19 = 19.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.18/29.19 = 19.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.18x = 29.19 × 19.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.18x = 557.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557.82/21.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.34

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