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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.44, 29.61 and 14.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.44, 29.61 and 14.18 is: 19.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.44 : 29.61 = 14.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.44/29.61 = 14.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.44x = 29.61 × 14.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.44x = 419.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419.72/21.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.57

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