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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.15, 29.14 and 15.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.15, 29.14 and 15.00 is: 20.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.15 : 29.14 = 15.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.15/29.14 = 15.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.15x = 29.14 × 15.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.15x = 436.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436.95/21.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.66

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