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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.68, 29.90 and 21.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.68, 29.90 and 21.38 is: 29.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.68 : 29.90 = 21.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.68/29.90 = 21.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.68x = 29.90 × 21.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.68x = 639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639.26/21.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.49

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