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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.44, 21.14 and 15.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.44, 21.14 and 15.32 is: 20.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.44 : 21.14 = 15.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.44/21.14 = 15.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.44x = 21.14 × 15.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.44x = 323.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323.86/15.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.98

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