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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.68, 29.94 and 13.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.68, 29.94 and 13.06 is: 18.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.68 : 29.94 = 13.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.68/29.94 = 13.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.68x = 29.94 × 13.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.68x = 391.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391.02/21.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.04

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