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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.39, 29.51 and 14.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.39, 29.51 and 14.47 is: 19.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.39 : 29.51 = 14.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.39/29.51 = 14.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.39x = 29.51 × 14.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.39x = 427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427.17/21.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.97

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