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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.55, 29.54 and 21.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.55, 29.54 and 21.13 is: 28.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.55 : 29.54 = 21.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.55/29.54 = 21.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.55x = 29.54 × 21.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.55x = 624.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624.18/21.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.96

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