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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.49, 21.46 and 15.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.49, 21.46 and 15.30 is: 21.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.49 : 21.46 = 15.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.49/21.46 = 15.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.49x = 21.46 × 15.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.49x = 328.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328.34/15.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.20

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