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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.34, 29.46 and 14.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.34, 29.46 and 14.89 is: 20.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.34 : 29.46 = 14.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.34/29.46 = 14.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.34x = 29.46 × 14.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.34x = 438.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438.66/21.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.56

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