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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.52, 23.28 and 10.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.52, 23.28 and 10.21 is: 15.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.52 : 23.28 = 10.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.52/23.28 = 10.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.52x = 23.28 × 10.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.52x = 237.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.69/15.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.32

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