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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.01, 31.39 and 15.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.01, 31.39 and 15.26 is: 22.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.01 : 31.39 = 15.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.01/31.39 = 15.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.01x = 31.39 × 15.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.01x = 479.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479.05/21.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.81

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