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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.02, 29 and 11.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.02, 29 and 11.81 is: 16.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.02 : 29 = 11.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.02/29 = 11.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.02x = 29 × 11.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.02x = 342.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342.35/21.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.29

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