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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.53, 29.69 and 13.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.53, 29.69 and 13.65 is: 18.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.53 : 29.69 = 13.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.53/29.69 = 13.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.53x = 29.69 × 13.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.53x = 405.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405.24/21.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.82

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