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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.02, 28.99 and 13.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.02, 28.99 and 13.73 is: 18.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.02 : 28.99 = 13.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.02/28.99 = 13.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.02x = 28.99 × 13.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.02x = 398.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398.03/21.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.94

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