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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.60, 29.84 and 21.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.60, 29.84 and 21.13 is: 29.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.60 : 29.84 = 21.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.60/29.84 = 21.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.60x = 29.84 × 21.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.60x = 630.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630.34/21.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.18

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