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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.51, 29.70 and 15.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.51, 29.70 and 15.06 is: 20.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.51 : 29.70 = 15.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.51/29.70 = 15.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.51x = 29.70 × 15.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.51x = 447.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447.28/21.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.79

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