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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.28, 29.34 and 13.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.28, 29.34 and 13.99 is: 19.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.28 : 29.34 = 13.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.28/29.34 = 13.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.28x = 29.34 × 13.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.28x = 410.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410.56/21.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.29

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