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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.34, 29.46 and 15.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.34, 29.46 and 15.21 is: 21.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.34 : 29.46 = 15.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.34/29.46 = 15.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.34x = 29.46 × 15.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.34x = 448.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.09/21.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.00

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