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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.68, 29.73 and 21.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.68, 29.73 and 21.01 is: 28.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.68 : 29.73 = 21.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.68/29.73 = 21.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.68x = 29.73 × 21.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.68x = 624.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624.63/21.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.81

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