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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.48, 32.20 and 15.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.48, 32.20 and 15.06 is: 22.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.48 : 32.20 = 15.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.48/32.20 = 15.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.48x = 32.20 × 15.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.48x = 484.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484.93/21.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.58

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