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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.62, 32.36 and 15.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.62, 32.36 and 15.15 is: 22.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.62 : 32.36 = 15.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.62/32.36 = 15.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.62x = 32.36 × 15.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.62x = 490.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490.18/21.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.68

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