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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.21, 29.25 and 15.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.21, 29.25 and 15.74 is: 21.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.21 : 29.25 = 15.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.21/29.25 = 15.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.21x = 29.25 × 15.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.21x = 460.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460.25/21.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.70

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