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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.74, 30.04 and 19.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.74, 30.04 and 19.13 is: 26.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.74 : 30.04 = 19.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.74/30.04 = 19.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.74x = 30.04 × 19.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.74x = 574.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574.67/21.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.43

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