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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.14, 29.18 and 12.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.14, 29.18 and 12.52 is: 17.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.14 : 29.18 = 12.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.14/29.18 = 12.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.14x = 29.18 × 12.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.14x = 365.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365.20/21.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.27

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