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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.84, 32.72 and 15.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.84, 32.72 and 15.82 is: 23.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.84 : 32.72 = 15.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.84/32.72 = 15.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.84x = 32.72 × 15.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.84x = 517.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517.63/21.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.70

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