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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.13, 29.11 and 15.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.13, 29.11 and 15.93 is: 21.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.13 : 29.11 = 15.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.13/29.11 = 15.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.13x = 29.11 × 15.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.13x = 463.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463.71/21.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.95

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