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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.52, 29.67 and 14.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.52, 29.67 and 14.24 is: 19.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.52 : 29.67 = 14.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.52/29.67 = 14.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.52x = 29.67 × 14.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.52x = 422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422.50/21.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.63

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