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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.41, 32.14 and 15.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.41, 32.14 and 15.02 is: 22.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.41 : 32.14 = 15.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.41/32.14 = 15.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.41x = 32.14 × 15.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.41x = 482.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482.74/21.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.55

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