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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.06, 31.52 and 15.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.06, 31.52 and 15.98 is: 23.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.06 : 31.52 = 15.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.06/31.52 = 15.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.06x = 31.52 × 15.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.06x = 503.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.69/21.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.92

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