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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.04, 29.03 and 12.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.04, 29.03 and 12.85 is: 17.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.04 : 29.03 = 12.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.04/29.03 = 12.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.04x = 29.03 × 12.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.04x = 373.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373.04/21.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.73

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