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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.44, 21.28 and 10.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.44, 21.28 and 10.58 is: 14.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.44 : 21.28 = 10.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.44/21.28 = 10.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.44x = 21.28 × 10.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.44x = 225.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225.14/15.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.58

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