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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.74, 29.85 and 19.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.74, 29.85 and 19.31 is: 26.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.74 : 29.85 = 19.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.74/29.85 = 19.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.74x = 29.85 × 19.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.74x = 576.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576.31/21.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.51

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