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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.50, 32.26 and 15.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.50, 32.26 and 15.48 is: 23.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.50 : 32.26 = 15.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.50/32.26 = 15.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.50x = 32.26 × 15.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.50x = 499.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499.15/21.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.22

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