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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.17, 29.21 and 13.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.17, 29.21 and 13.88 is: 19.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.17 : 29.21 = 13.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.17/29.21 = 13.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.17x = 29.21 × 13.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.17x = 405.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405.43/21.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.15

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