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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.52, 29.70 and 15.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.52, 29.70 and 15.76 is: 21.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.52 : 29.70 = 15.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.52/29.70 = 15.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.52x = 29.70 × 15.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.52x = 468.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468.07/21.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.75

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