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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.39, 21.23 and 10.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.39, 21.23 and 10.21 is: 14.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.39 : 21.23 = 10.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.39/21.23 = 10.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.39x = 21.23 × 10.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.39x = 216.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216.76/15.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.08

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