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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.54, 29.72 and 14.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.54, 29.72 and 14.62 is: 20.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.54 : 29.72 = 14.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.54/29.72 = 14.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.54x = 29.72 × 14.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.54x = 434.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434.51/21.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.17

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