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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.62, 29.83 and 13.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.62, 29.83 and 13.44 is: 18.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.62 : 29.83 = 13.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.62/29.83 = 13.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.62x = 29.83 × 13.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.62x = 400.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400.92/21.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.54

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