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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.64, 29.84 and 19.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.64, 29.84 and 19.16 is: 26.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.64 : 29.84 = 19.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.64/29.84 = 19.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.64x = 29.84 × 19.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.64x = 571.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571.73/21.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.42

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