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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.24, 29.32 and 15.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.24, 29.32 and 15.52 is: 21.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.24 : 29.32 = 15.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.24/29.32 = 15.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.24x = 29.32 × 15.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.24x = 455.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455.05/21.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.42

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