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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.13, 29.16 and 13.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.13, 29.16 and 13.87 is: 19.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.13 : 29.16 = 13.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.13/29.16 = 13.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.13x = 29.16 × 13.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.13x = 404.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404.45/21.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.14

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