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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.30, 29.34 and 19.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.30, 29.34 and 19.68 is: 27.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.30 : 29.34 = 19.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.30/29.34 = 19.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.30x = 29.34 × 19.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.30x = 577.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577.41/21.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.11

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