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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.60, 29.75 and 19.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.60, 29.75 and 19.26 is: 26.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.60 : 29.75 = 19.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.60/29.75 = 19.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.60x = 29.75 × 19.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.60x = 572.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572.89/21.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.52

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