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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.13, 29.11 and 14.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.13, 29.11 and 14.56 is: 20.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.13 : 29.11 = 14.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.13/29.11 = 14.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.13x = 29.11 × 14.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.13x = 423.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423.84/21.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.06

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