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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.22, 29.29 and 14.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.22, 29.29 and 14.30 is: 19.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.22 : 29.29 = 14.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.22/29.29 = 14.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.22x = 29.29 × 14.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.22x = 418.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418.85/21.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.74

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