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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.32, 21.04 and 15.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.32, 21.04 and 15.16 is: 20.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.32 : 21.04 = 15.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.32/21.04 = 15.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.32x = 21.04 × 15.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.32x = 318.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318.97/15.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.82

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