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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.09, 29.06 and 14.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.09, 29.06 and 14.94 is: 20.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.09 : 29.06 = 14.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.09/29.06 = 14.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.09x = 29.06 × 14.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.09x = 434.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434.16/21.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.59

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