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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.08, 31.57 and 15.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.08, 31.57 and 15.01 is: 22.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.08 : 31.57 = 15.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.08/31.57 = 15.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.08x = 31.57 × 15.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.08x = 473.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.87/21.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.48

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