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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.18, 29.23 and 12.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.18, 29.23 and 12.99 is: 17.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.18 : 29.23 = 12.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.18/29.23 = 12.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.18x = 29.23 × 12.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.18x = 379.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.70/21.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.93

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