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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.82, 32.74 and 15.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.82, 32.74 and 15.07 is: 22.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.82 : 32.74 = 15.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.82/32.74 = 15.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.82x = 32.74 × 15.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.82x = 493.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493.39/21.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.61

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