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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.23, 29.23 and 15.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.23, 29.23 and 15.08 is: 20.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.23 : 29.23 = 15.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.23/29.23 = 15.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.23x = 29.23 × 15.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.23x = 440.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.60/21.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.76

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