Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.58, 29.76 and 15.10
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21.58, 29.76 and 15.10 is: 20.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21.58 : 29.76 = 15.10 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21.58/29.76 = 15.10/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21.58x = 29.76 × 15.10 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21.58x = 449.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449.38/21.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20.82
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