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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.82, 30.08 and 15.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.82, 30.08 and 15.25 is: 21.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.82 : 30.08 = 15.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.82/30.08 = 15.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.82x = 30.08 × 15.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.82x = 458.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458.72/21.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.02

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