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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.41, 29.55 and 11.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.41, 29.55 and 11.71 is: 16.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.41 : 29.55 = 11.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.41/29.55 = 11.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.41x = 29.55 × 11.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.41x = 345.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345.90/21.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.16

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