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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.29, 29.34 and 15.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.29, 29.34 and 15.83 is: 21.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.29 : 29.34 = 15.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.29/29.34 = 15.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.29x = 29.34 × 15.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.29x = 464.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464.45/21.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.82

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