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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.51, 21.39 and 10.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.51, 21.39 and 10.05 is: 13.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.51 : 21.39 = 10.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.51/21.39 = 10.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.51x = 21.39 × 10.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.51x = 214.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214.97/15.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.86

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