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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.23, 29.29 and 13.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.23, 29.29 and 13.04 is: 17.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.23 : 29.29 = 13.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.23/29.29 = 13.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.23x = 29.29 × 13.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.23x = 381.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381.98/21.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.99

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