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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.02, 21.04 and 15.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.02, 21.04 and 15.02 is: 21.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.02 : 21.04 = 15.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.02/21.04 = 15.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.02x = 21.04 × 15.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.02x = 316.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316.02/15.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.04

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