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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.32, 29.36 and 19.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.32, 29.36 and 19.16 is: 26.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.32 : 29.36 = 19.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.32/29.36 = 19.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.32x = 29.36 × 19.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.32x = 562.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562.54/21.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.39

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