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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.13, 29.15 and 14.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.13, 29.15 and 14.67 is: 20.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.13 : 29.15 = 14.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.13/29.15 = 14.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.13x = 29.15 × 14.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.13x = 427.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427.63/21.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.24

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