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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.50, 29.63 and 14.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.50, 29.63 and 14.93 is: 20.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.50 : 29.63 = 14.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.50/29.63 = 14.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.50x = 29.63 × 14.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.50x = 442.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442.54/21.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.58

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