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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.48, 21.34 and 11.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.48, 21.34 and 11.38 is: 15.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.48 : 21.34 = 11.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.48/21.34 = 11.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.48x = 21.34 × 11.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.48x = 242.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242.85/15.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.69

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