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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.26, 32.06 and 15.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.26, 32.06 and 15.48 is: 21.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.26 : 32.06 = 15.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.26/32.06 = 15.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.26x = 32.06 × 15.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.26x = 496.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496.29/23.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.34

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