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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.65, 32.45 and 15.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.65, 32.45 and 15.62 is: 23.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.65 : 32.45 = 15.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.65/32.45 = 15.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.65x = 32.45 × 15.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.65x = 506.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506.63/21.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.41

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