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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.25, 29.36 and 21.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.25, 29.36 and 21.10 is: 29.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.25 : 29.36 = 21.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.25/29.36 = 21.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.25x = 29.36 × 21.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.25x = 619.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619.24/21.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.15

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