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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.54, 29.73 and 19.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.54, 29.73 and 19.49 is: 26.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.54 : 29.73 = 19.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.54/29.73 = 19.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.54x = 29.73 × 19.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.54x = 579.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579.44/21.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.90

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