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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.15, 29.19 and 13.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.15, 29.19 and 13.89 is: 19.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.15 : 29.19 = 13.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.15/29.19 = 13.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.15x = 29.19 × 13.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.15x = 405.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405.45/21.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.17

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