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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.82, 32.78 and 15.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.82, 32.78 and 15.41 is: 23.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.82 : 32.78 = 15.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.82/32.78 = 15.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.82x = 32.78 × 15.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.82x = 505.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505.14/21.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.15

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