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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.35, 29.43 and 14.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.35, 29.43 and 14.87 is: 20.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.35 : 29.43 = 14.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.35/29.43 = 14.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.35x = 29.43 × 14.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.35x = 437.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437.48/21.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.50

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