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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.18, 29.18 and 15.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.18, 29.18 and 15.36 is: 21.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.18 : 29.18 = 15.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.18/29.18 = 15.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.18x = 29.18 × 15.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.18x = 448.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.20/21.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.16

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