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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.29, 21.10 and 10.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.29, 21.10 and 10.92 is: 15.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.29 : 21.10 = 10.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.29/21.10 = 10.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.29x = 21.10 × 10.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.29x = 230.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230.38/15.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.07

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