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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.68, 29.86 and 21.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.68, 29.86 and 21.52 is: 29.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.68 : 29.86 = 21.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.68/29.86 = 21.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.68x = 29.86 × 21.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.68x = 642.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642.59/21.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.64

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