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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.14, 29.02 and 21.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.14, 29.02 and 21.02 is: 28.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.14 : 29.02 = 21.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.14/29.02 = 21.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.14x = 29.02 × 21.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.14x = 610.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610.00/21.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.86

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