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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.12, 29.14 and 14.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.12, 29.14 and 14.65 is: 20.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.12 : 29.14 = 14.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.12/29.14 = 14.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.12x = 29.14 × 14.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.12x = 426.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426.68/21.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.21

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