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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.71, 29.95 and 14.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.71, 29.95 and 14.45 is: 19.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.71 : 29.95 = 14.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.71/29.95 = 14.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.71x = 29.95 × 14.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.71x = 432.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432.56/21.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.92

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