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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.02, 28.99 and 14.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.02, 28.99 and 14.54 is: 20.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.02 : 28.99 = 14.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.02/28.99 = 14.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.02x = 28.99 × 14.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.02x = 421.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.33/21.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.05

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