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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.32, 31.92 and 15.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.32, 31.92 and 15.58 is: 23.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.32 : 31.92 = 15.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.32/31.92 = 15.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.32x = 31.92 × 15.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.32x = 497.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497.31/21.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.33

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