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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.91, 32.82 and 15.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.91, 32.82 and 15.16 is: 22.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.91 : 32.82 = 15.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.91/32.82 = 15.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.91x = 32.82 × 15.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.91x = 497.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497.55/21.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.71

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