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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.25, 29.33 and 12.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.25, 29.33 and 12.63 is: 17.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.25 : 29.33 = 12.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.25/29.33 = 12.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.25x = 29.33 × 12.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.25x = 370.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370.44/21.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.43

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