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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.18, 29.24 and 13.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.18, 29.24 and 13.92 is: 19.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.18 : 29.24 = 13.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.18/29.24 = 13.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.18x = 29.24 × 13.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.18x = 407.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407.02/21.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.22

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