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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.94, 30.20 and 19.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.94, 30.20 and 19.43 is: 26.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.94 : 30.20 = 19.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.94/30.20 = 19.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.94x = 30.20 × 19.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.94x = 586.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586.76/21.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.75

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