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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.26, 29.31 and 13.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.26, 29.31 and 13.88 is: 19.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.26 : 29.31 = 13.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.26/29.31 = 13.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.26x = 29.31 × 13.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.26x = 406.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.82/21.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.14

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