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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.35, 29.46 and 12.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.35, 29.46 and 12.73 is: 17.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.35 : 29.46 = 12.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.35/29.46 = 12.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.35x = 29.46 × 12.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.35x = 374.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374.88/21.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.56

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