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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.60, 32.39 and 10.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.60, 32.39 and 10.18 is: 15.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.60 : 32.39 = 10.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.60/32.39 = 10.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.60x = 32.39 × 10.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.60x = 329.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329.74/21.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.26

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