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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.35, 29.39 and 19.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.35, 29.39 and 19.50 is: 26.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.35 : 29.39 = 19.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.35/29.39 = 19.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.35x = 29.39 × 19.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.35x = 573.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573.01/21.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.85

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