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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.35, 29.46 and 19.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.35, 29.46 and 19.52 is: 26.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.35 : 29.46 = 19.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.35/29.46 = 19.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.35x = 29.46 × 19.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.35x = 574.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574.91/21.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.93

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