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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.11, 29.11 and 15.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.11, 29.11 and 15.27 is: 21.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.11 : 29.11 = 15.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.11/29.11 = 15.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.11x = 29.11 × 15.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.11x = 444.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444.51/21.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.06

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