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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.15, 48.20 and 15.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.15, 48.20 and 15.01 is: 22.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.15 : 48.20 = 15.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.15/48.20 = 15.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.15x = 48.20 × 15.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.15x = 723.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723.42/32.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.50

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