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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.28, 29.36 and 12.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.28, 29.36 and 12.54 is: 17.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.28 : 29.36 = 12.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.28/29.36 = 12.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.28x = 29.36 × 12.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.28x = 368.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368.03/21.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.29

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