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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.46, 21.31 and 10.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.46, 21.31 and 10.60 is: 14.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.46 : 21.31 = 10.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.46/21.31 = 10.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.46x = 21.31 × 10.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.46x = 225.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225.81/15.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.61

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