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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21, 31.52 and 15.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21, 31.52 and 15.60 is: 23.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21 : 31.52 = 15.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21/31.52 = 15.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21x = 31.52 × 15.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21x = 491.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491.71/21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.41

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