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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.32, 29.34 and 19.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.32, 29.34 and 19.01 is: 26.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.32 : 29.34 = 19.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.32/29.34 = 19.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.32x = 29.34 × 19.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.32x = 557.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557.61/21.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.16

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