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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.56, 29.66 and 19.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.56, 29.66 and 19.14 is: 26.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.56 : 29.66 = 19.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.56/29.66 = 19.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.56x = 29.66 × 19.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.56x = 567.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567.69/21.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.33

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