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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.94, 30.26 and 19.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.94, 30.26 and 19.24 is: 26.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.94 : 30.26 = 19.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.94/30.26 = 19.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.94x = 30.26 × 19.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.94x = 582.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582.20/21.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.54

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