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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.69, 29.96 and 21.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.69, 29.96 and 21.15 is: 29.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.69 : 29.96 = 21.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.69/29.96 = 21.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.69x = 29.96 × 21.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.69x = 633.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633.65/21.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.21

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