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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.68, 29.92 and 15.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.68, 29.92 and 15.12 is: 20.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.68 : 29.92 = 15.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.68/29.92 = 15.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.68x = 29.92 × 15.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.68x = 452.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452.39/21.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.87

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