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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21, 28.94 and 15.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21, 28.94 and 15.18 is: 20.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21 : 28.94 = 15.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21/28.94 = 15.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21x = 28.94 × 15.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21x = 439.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439.31/21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.92

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