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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.37, 29.47 and 15.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.37, 29.47 and 15.91 is: 21.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.37 : 29.47 = 15.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.37/29.47 = 15.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.37x = 29.47 × 15.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.37x = 468.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468.87/21.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.94

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