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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.29, 29.39 and 14.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.29, 29.39 and 14.74 is: 20.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.29 : 29.39 = 14.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.29/29.39 = 14.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.29x = 29.39 × 14.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.29x = 433.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433.21/21.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.35

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