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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.58, 29.74 and 15.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.58, 29.74 and 15.10 is: 20.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.58 : 29.74 = 15.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.58/29.74 = 15.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.58x = 29.74 × 15.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.58x = 449.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449.07/21.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.81

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