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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.72, 29.98 and 13.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.72, 29.98 and 13.54 is: 18.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.72 : 29.98 = 13.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.72/29.98 = 13.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.72x = 29.98 × 13.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.72x = 405.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405.93/21.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.69

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