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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.26, 21.07 and 15.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.26, 21.07 and 15.04 is: 20.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.26 : 21.07 = 15.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.26/21.07 = 15.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.26x = 21.07 × 15.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.26x = 316.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316.84/15.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.76

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