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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.14, 29.17 and 11.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.14, 29.17 and 11.44 is: 15.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.14 : 29.17 = 11.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.14/29.17 = 11.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.14x = 29.17 × 11.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.14x = 333.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333.68/21.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.78

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