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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.31, 29.41 and 12.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.31, 29.41 and 12.57 is: 17.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.31 : 29.41 = 12.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.31/29.41 = 12.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.31x = 29.41 × 12.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.31x = 369.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369.68/21.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.35

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