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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.14, 29.10 and 17.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.14, 29.10 and 17.65 is: 24.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.14 : 29.10 = 17.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.14/29.10 = 17.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.14x = 29.10 × 17.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.14x = 513.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513.43/21.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.29

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