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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.70, 29.93 and 12.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.70, 29.93 and 12.95 is: 17.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.70 : 29.93 = 12.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.70/29.93 = 12.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.70x = 29.93 × 12.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.70x = 387.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.59/21.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.86

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