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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.52, 29.69 and 11.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.52, 29.69 and 11.81 is: 16.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.52 : 29.69 = 11.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.52/29.69 = 11.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.52x = 29.69 × 11.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.52x = 350.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350.73/21.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.30

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