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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.01, 29 and 15.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.01, 29 and 15.56 is: 21.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.01 : 29 = 15.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.01/29 = 15.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.01x = 29 × 15.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.01x = 451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451.24/21.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.48

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