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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.24, 29.30 and 19.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.24, 29.30 and 19.63 is: 27.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.24 : 29.30 = 19.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.24/29.30 = 19.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.24x = 29.30 × 19.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.24x = 575.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575.21/21.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.08

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