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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.35, 29.29 and 20.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.35, 29.29 and 20.98 is: 28.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.35 : 29.29 = 20.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.35/29.29 = 20.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.35x = 29.29 × 20.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.35x = 614.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614.37/21.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.77

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