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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.03, 29.04 and 14.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.03, 29.04 and 14.03 is: 19.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.03 : 29.04 = 14.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.03/29.04 = 14.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.03x = 29.04 × 14.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.03x = 407.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407.29/21.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.37

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