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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.92, 30.18 and 19.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.92, 30.18 and 19.17 is: 26.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.92 : 30.18 = 19.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.92/30.18 = 19.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.92x = 30.18 × 19.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.92x = 578.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578.63/21.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.40

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