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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.36, 29.51 and 15.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.36, 29.51 and 15.25 is: 21.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.36 : 29.51 = 15.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.36/29.51 = 15.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.36x = 29.51 × 15.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.36x = 449.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449.95/21.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.07

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