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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.34, 21.19 and 10.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.34, 21.19 and 10.48 is: 14.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.34 : 21.19 = 10.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.34/21.19 = 10.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.34x = 21.19 × 10.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.34x = 222.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222.07/15.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.48

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