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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.15, 29.17 and 13.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.15, 29.17 and 13.86 is: 19.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.15 : 29.17 = 13.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.15/29.17 = 13.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.15x = 29.17 × 13.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.15x = 404.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404.12/21.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.11

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