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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.52, 32.30 and 15.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.52, 32.30 and 15.54 is: 23.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.52 : 32.30 = 15.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.52/32.30 = 15.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.52x = 32.30 × 15.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.52x = 501.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501.98/21.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.33

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