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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.66, 32.52 and 15.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.66, 32.52 and 15.89 is: 23.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.66 : 32.52 = 15.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.66/32.52 = 15.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.66x = 32.52 × 15.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.66x = 516.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516.58/21.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.85

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