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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.83, 30.14 and 19.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.83, 30.14 and 19.52 is: 26.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.83 : 30.14 = 19.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.83/30.14 = 19.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.83x = 30.14 × 19.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.83x = 588.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.46/21.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.96

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