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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.12, 29.16 and 14.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.12, 29.16 and 14.57 is: 20.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.12 : 29.16 = 14.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.12/29.16 = 14.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.12x = 29.16 × 14.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.12x = 424.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424.86/21.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.12

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