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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.26, 31.86 and 10.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.26, 31.86 and 10.55 is: 15.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.26 : 31.86 = 10.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.26/31.86 = 10.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.26x = 31.86 × 10.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.26x = 336.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336.05/21.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.81

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