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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.46, 29.62 and 14.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.46, 29.62 and 14.18 is: 19.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.46 : 29.62 = 14.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.46/29.62 = 14.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.46x = 29.62 × 14.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.46x = 420.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420.01/21.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.57

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