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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.32, 29.44 and 19.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.32, 29.44 and 19.48 is: 26.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.32 : 29.44 = 19.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.32/29.44 = 19.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.32x = 29.44 × 19.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.32x = 573.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573.49/21.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.90

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