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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.19, 31.66 and 15.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.19, 31.66 and 15.44 is: 23.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.19 : 31.66 = 15.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.19/31.66 = 15.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.19x = 31.66 × 15.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.19x = 488.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488.83/21.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.07

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