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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.08, 29.08 and 14.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.08, 29.08 and 14.18 is: 19.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.08 : 29.08 = 14.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.08/29.08 = 14.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.08x = 29.08 × 14.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.08x = 412.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412.18/21.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.55

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