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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.04, 29.02 and 12.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.04, 29.02 and 12.40 is: 17.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.04 : 29.02 = 12.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.04/29.02 = 12.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.04x = 29.02 × 12.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.04x = 359.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359.85/21.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.10

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