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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.18, 31.80 and 15.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.18, 31.80 and 15.18 is: 22.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.18 : 31.80 = 15.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.18/31.80 = 15.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.18x = 31.80 × 15.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.18x = 482.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482.72/21.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.79

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