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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.62, 29.63 and 21.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.62, 29.63 and 21.42 is: 29.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.62 : 29.63 = 21.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.62/29.63 = 21.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.62x = 29.63 × 21.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.62x = 634.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634.70/21.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.35

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