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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.49, 21.37 and 10.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.49, 21.37 and 10.63 is: 14.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.49 : 21.37 = 10.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.49/21.37 = 10.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.49x = 21.37 × 10.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.49x = 227.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227.16/15.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.67

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