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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.46, 32.25 and 15.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.46, 32.25 and 15.76 is: 23.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.46 : 32.25 = 15.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.46/32.25 = 15.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.46x = 32.25 × 15.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.46x = 508.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508.26/21.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.68

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