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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.16, 29.17 and 15.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.16, 29.17 and 15.01 is: 20.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.16 : 29.17 = 15.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.16/29.17 = 15.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.16x = 29.17 × 15.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.16x = 437.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437.84/21.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.69

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