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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.59, 29.75 and 15.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.59, 29.75 and 15.11 is: 20.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.59 : 29.75 = 15.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.59/29.75 = 15.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.59x = 29.75 × 15.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.59x = 449.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449.30/21.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.82

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