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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.42, 21.28 and 10.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.42, 21.28 and 10.82 is: 14.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.42 : 21.28 = 10.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.42/21.28 = 10.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.42x = 21.28 × 10.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.42x = 230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230.25/15.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.93

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