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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.96, 30.27 and 19.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.96, 30.27 and 19.26 is: 26.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.96 : 30.27 = 19.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.96/30.27 = 19.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.96x = 30.27 × 19.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.96x = 583.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583.00/21.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.55

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