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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.53, 21.40 and 15.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.53, 21.40 and 15.15 is: 20.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.53 : 21.40 = 15.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.53/21.40 = 15.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.53x = 21.40 × 15.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.53x = 324.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.25/15.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.89

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