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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.07, 29.07 and 12.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.07, 29.07 and 12.44 is: 17.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.07 : 29.07 = 12.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.07/29.07 = 12.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.07x = 29.07 × 12.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.07x = 361.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.63/21.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.17

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