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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.73, 30.03 and 19.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.73, 30.03 and 19.36 is: 26.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.73 : 30.03 = 19.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.73/30.03 = 19.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.73x = 30.03 × 19.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.73x = 581.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581.38/21.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.75

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