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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.21, 31.82 and 15.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.21, 31.82 and 15.27 is: 22.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.21 : 31.82 = 15.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.21/31.82 = 15.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.21x = 31.82 × 15.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.21x = 485.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485.82/21.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.91

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