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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.11, 29.13 and 13.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.11, 29.13 and 13.34 is: 18.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.11 : 29.13 = 13.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.11/29.13 = 13.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.11x = 29.13 × 13.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.11x = 388.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388.59/21.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.41

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