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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.03, 29.01 and 14.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.03, 29.01 and 14.88 is: 20.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.03 : 29.01 = 14.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.03/29.01 = 14.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.03x = 29.01 × 14.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.03x = 431.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431.62/21.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.52

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