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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.52, 21.42 and 9.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.52, 21.42 and 9.70 is: 13.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.52 : 21.42 = 9.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.52/21.42 = 9.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.52x = 21.42 × 9.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.52x = 207.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207.77/15.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.39

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