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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.32, 29.46 and 15.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.32, 29.46 and 15.18 is: 20.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.32 : 29.46 = 15.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.32/29.46 = 15.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.32x = 29.46 × 15.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.32x = 447.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447.20/21.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.98

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