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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.17, 29.22 and 14.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.17, 29.22 and 14.28 is: 19.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.17 : 29.22 = 14.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.17/29.22 = 14.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.17x = 29.22 × 14.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.17x = 417.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417.21/21.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.71

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