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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.02, 29.03 and 15.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.02, 29.03 and 15.55 is: 21.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.02 : 29.03 = 15.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.02/29.03 = 15.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.02x = 29.03 × 15.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.02x = 451.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451.27/21.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.47

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