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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.25, 31.85 and 15.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.25, 31.85 and 15.55 is: 23.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.25 : 31.85 = 15.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.25/31.85 = 15.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.25x = 31.85 × 15.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.25x = 495.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495.35/21.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.31

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