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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.60, 32.33 and 15.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.60, 32.33 and 15.53 is: 23.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.60 : 32.33 = 15.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.60/32.33 = 15.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.60x = 32.33 × 15.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.60x = 501.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501.96/21.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.24

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