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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.50, 29.67 and 12.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.50, 29.67 and 12.88 is: 17.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.50 : 29.67 = 12.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.50/29.67 = 12.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.50x = 29.67 × 12.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.50x = 382.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382.00/21.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.77

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