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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.63, 32.47 and 15.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.63, 32.47 and 15.63 is: 23.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.63 : 32.47 = 15.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.63/32.47 = 15.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.63x = 32.47 × 15.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.63x = 507.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507.35/21.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.45

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