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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.79, 29.87 and 21.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.79, 29.87 and 21.52 is: 29.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.79 : 29.87 = 21.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.79/29.87 = 21.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.79x = 29.87 × 21.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.79x = 642.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642.55/21.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.49

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