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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.16, 29.16 and 15.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.16, 29.16 and 15.70 is: 21.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.16 : 29.16 = 15.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.16/29.16 = 15.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.16x = 29.16 × 15.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.16x = 457.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457.81/21.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.64

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