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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.19, 29.25 and 12.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.19, 29.25 and 12.90 is: 17.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.19 : 29.25 = 12.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.19/29.25 = 12.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.19x = 29.25 × 12.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.19x = 377.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377.29/21.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.80

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