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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.34, 31.95 and 19.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.34, 31.95 and 19.30 is: 28.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.34 : 31.95 = 19.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.34/31.95 = 19.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.34x = 31.95 × 19.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.34x = 616.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616.64/21.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.90

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