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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.41, 32.31 and 15.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.41, 32.31 and 15.21 is: 20.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.41 : 32.31 = 15.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.41/32.31 = 15.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.41x = 32.31 × 15.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.41x = 491.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491.44/23.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.99

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