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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.21, 20.99 and 10.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.21, 20.99 and 10.36 is: 14.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.21 : 20.99 = 10.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.21/20.99 = 10.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.21x = 20.99 × 10.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.21x = 217.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.46/15.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.30

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