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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.22, 29.14 and 19.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.22, 29.14 and 19.39 is: 26.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.22 : 29.14 = 19.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.22/29.14 = 19.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.22x = 29.14 × 19.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.22x = 565.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565.02/21.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.63

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