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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.09, 29.09 and 13.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.09, 29.09 and 13.22 is: 18.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.09 : 29.09 = 13.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.09/29.09 = 13.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.09x = 29.09 × 13.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.09x = 384.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384.36/21.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.22

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