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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.27, 29.36 and 12.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.27, 29.36 and 12.53 is: 17.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.27 : 29.36 = 12.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.27/29.36 = 12.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.27x = 29.36 × 12.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.27x = 367.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367.86/21.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.29

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