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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.49, 32.36 and 19.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.49, 32.36 and 19.26 is: 29.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.49 : 32.36 = 19.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.49/32.36 = 19.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.49x = 32.36 × 19.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.49x = 623.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623.25/21.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.00

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