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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.80, 32.64 and 14.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.80, 32.64 and 14.55 is: 21.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.80 : 32.64 = 14.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.80/32.64 = 14.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.80x = 32.64 × 14.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.80x = 474.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.92/21.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.79

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