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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.21, 29.23 and 14.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.21, 29.23 and 14.73 is: 20.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.21 : 29.23 = 14.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.21/29.23 = 14.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.21x = 29.23 × 14.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.21x = 430.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430.52/21.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.30

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