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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.09, 29.10 and 14.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.09, 29.10 and 14.62 is: 20.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.09 : 29.10 = 14.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.09/29.10 = 14.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.09x = 29.10 × 14.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.09x = 425.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425.44/21.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.17

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