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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.33, 29.24 and 19.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.33, 29.24 and 19.38 is: 26.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.33 : 29.24 = 19.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.33/29.24 = 19.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.33x = 29.24 × 19.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.33x = 566.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.57/21.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.56

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