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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.32, 21.28 and 15.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.32, 21.28 and 15.12 is: 21.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.32 : 21.28 = 15.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.32/21.28 = 15.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.32x = 21.28 × 15.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.32x = 321.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321.88/15.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.02

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