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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.76, 30.02 and 19.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.76, 30.02 and 19.06 is: 26.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.76 : 30.02 = 19.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.76/30.02 = 19.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.76x = 30.02 × 19.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.76x = 572.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572.18/21.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.30

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