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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.27, 31.92 and 15.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.27, 31.92 and 15.93 is: 23.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.27 : 31.92 = 15.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.27/31.92 = 15.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.27x = 31.92 × 15.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.27x = 508.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508.49/21.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.91

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