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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.49, 29.64 and 12.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.49, 29.64 and 12.74 is: 17.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.49 : 29.64 = 12.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.49/29.64 = 12.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.49x = 29.64 × 12.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.49x = 377.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377.61/21.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.57

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