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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.47, 32.11 and 15.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.47, 32.11 and 15.77 is: 23.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.47 : 32.11 = 15.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.47/32.11 = 15.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.47x = 32.11 × 15.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.47x = 506.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506.37/21.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.59

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