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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.70, 29.85 and 19.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.70, 29.85 and 19.20 is: 26.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.70 : 29.85 = 19.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.70/29.85 = 19.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.70x = 29.85 × 19.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.70x = 573.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573.27/21.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.42

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