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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.48, 29.50 and 19.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.48, 29.50 and 19.32 is: 26.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.48 : 29.50 = 19.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.48/29.50 = 19.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.48x = 29.50 × 19.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.48x = 569.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569.94/21.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.53

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