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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.31, 29.38 and 13.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.31, 29.38 and 13.12 is: 18.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.31 : 29.38 = 13.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.31/29.38 = 13.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.31x = 29.38 × 13.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.31x = 385.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385.47/21.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.09

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