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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.48, 21.34 and 10.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.48, 21.34 and 10.55 is: 14.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.48 : 21.34 = 10.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.48/21.34 = 10.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.48x = 21.34 × 10.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.48x = 225.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225.20/15.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.55

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