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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.57, 29.75 and 15.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.57, 29.75 and 15.44 is: 21.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.57 : 29.75 = 15.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.57/29.75 = 15.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.57x = 29.75 × 15.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.57x = 459.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459.45/21.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.30

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