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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.78, 29.91 and 19.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.78, 29.91 and 19.35 is: 26.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.78 : 29.91 = 19.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.78/29.91 = 19.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.78x = 29.91 × 19.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.78x = 578.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578.76/21.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.57

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