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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.53, 32.33 and 15.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.53, 32.33 and 15.46 is: 23.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.53 : 32.33 = 15.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.53/32.33 = 15.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.53x = 32.33 × 15.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.53x = 499.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499.78/21.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.21

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