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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.04, 31.54 and 15.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.04, 31.54 and 15.72 is: 23.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.04 : 31.54 = 15.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.04/31.54 = 15.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.04x = 31.54 × 15.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.04x = 495.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495.81/21.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.57

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