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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.10, 29.11 and 12.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.10, 29.11 and 12.91 is: 17.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.10 : 29.11 = 12.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.10/29.11 = 12.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.10x = 29.11 × 12.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.10x = 375.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375.81/21.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.81

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