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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.48, 21.51 and 15.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.48, 21.51 and 15.32 is: 21.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.48 : 21.51 = 15.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.48/21.51 = 15.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.48x = 21.51 × 15.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.48x = 329.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329.53/15.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.29

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