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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.76, 32.56 and 15.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.76, 32.56 and 15.32 is: 22.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.76 : 32.56 = 15.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.76/32.56 = 15.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.76x = 32.56 × 15.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.76x = 498.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498.82/21.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.92

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