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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.42, 29.61 and 15.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.42, 29.61 and 15.98 is: 22.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.42 : 29.61 = 15.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.42/29.61 = 15.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.42x = 29.61 × 15.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.42x = 473.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.02/21.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.08

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