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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.26, 29.38 and 19.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.26, 29.38 and 19.44 is: 26.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.26 : 29.38 = 19.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.26/29.38 = 19.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.26x = 29.38 × 19.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.26x = 571.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571.15/21.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.86

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