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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.07, 29.09 and 14.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.07, 29.09 and 14.61 is: 20.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.07 : 29.09 = 14.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.07/29.09 = 14.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.07x = 29.09 × 14.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.07x = 424.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424.79/21.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.16

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