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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.75, 32.63 and 15.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.75, 32.63 and 15.73 is: 23.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.75 : 32.63 = 15.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.75/32.63 = 15.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.75x = 32.63 × 15.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.75x = 513.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513.23/21.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.60

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