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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.67, 29.94 and 19.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.67, 29.94 and 19.61 is: 27.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.67 : 29.94 = 19.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.67/29.94 = 19.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.67x = 29.94 × 19.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.67x = 587.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587.01/21.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.09

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