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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.26, 29.32 and 15.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.26, 29.32 and 15.50 is: 21.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.26 : 29.32 = 15.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.26/29.32 = 15.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.26x = 29.32 × 15.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.26x = 454.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454.46/21.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.38

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