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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.98, 30.26 and 19.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.98, 30.26 and 19.70 is: 27.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.98 : 30.26 = 19.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.98/30.26 = 19.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.98x = 30.26 × 19.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.98x = 596.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596.12/21.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.12

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