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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.44, 21.41 and 15.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.44, 21.41 and 15.24 is: 21.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.44 : 21.41 = 15.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.44/21.41 = 15.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.44x = 21.41 × 15.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.44x = 326.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326.31/15.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.13

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