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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.28, 31.89 and 15.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.28, 31.89 and 15.31 is: 22.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.28 : 31.89 = 15.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.28/31.89 = 15.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.28x = 31.89 × 15.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.28x = 488.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488.24/21.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.94

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