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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.25, 21.04 and 10.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.25, 21.04 and 10.66 is: 14.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.25 : 21.04 = 10.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.25/21.04 = 10.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.25x = 21.04 × 10.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.25x = 224.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224.18/15.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.70

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