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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.61, 29.81 and 13.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.61, 29.81 and 13.83 is: 19.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.61 : 29.81 = 13.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.61/29.81 = 13.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.61x = 29.81 × 13.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.61x = 412.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412.41/21.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.09

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