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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.05, 31.61 and 15.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.05, 31.61 and 15.35 is: 23.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.05 : 31.61 = 15.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.05/31.61 = 15.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.05x = 31.61 × 15.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.05x = 485.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485.33/21.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.06

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