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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.57, 29.74 and 15.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.57, 29.74 and 15.47 is: 21.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.57 : 29.74 = 15.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.57/29.74 = 15.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.57x = 29.74 × 15.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.57x = 459.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459.99/21.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.33

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