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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.19, 31.64 and 19.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.19, 31.64 and 19.60 is: 29.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.19 : 31.64 = 19.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.19/31.64 = 19.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.19x = 31.64 × 19.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.19x = 620.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620.14/21.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.27

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