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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.60, 32.40 and 15.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.60, 32.40 and 15.15 is: 22.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.60 : 32.40 = 15.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.60/32.40 = 15.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.60x = 32.40 × 15.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.60x = 490.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490.86/21.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.73

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