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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.38, 29.51 and 14.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.38, 29.51 and 14.93 is: 20.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.38 : 29.51 = 14.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.38/29.51 = 14.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.38x = 29.51 × 14.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.38x = 440.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.58/21.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.61

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