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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.47, 32.18 and 15.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.47, 32.18 and 15.45 is: 23.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.47 : 32.18 = 15.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.47/32.18 = 15.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.47x = 32.18 × 15.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.47x = 497.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497.10/21.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.15

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