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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.26, 21.04 and 15.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.26, 21.04 and 15.20 is: 20.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.26 : 21.04 = 15.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.26/21.04 = 15.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.26x = 21.04 × 15.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.26x = 319.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319.81/15.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.96

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