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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.21, 29.26 and 13.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.21, 29.26 and 13.43 is: 18.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.21 : 29.26 = 13.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.21/29.26 = 13.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.21x = 29.26 × 13.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.21x = 393.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.06/21.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.53

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