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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.18, 29.18 and 14.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.18, 29.18 and 14.70 is: 20.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.18 : 29.18 = 14.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.18/29.18 = 14.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.18x = 29.18 × 14.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.18x = 428.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428.95/21.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.25

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