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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.53, 21.44 and 10.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.53, 21.44 and 10.35 is: 14.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.53 : 21.44 = 10.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.53/21.44 = 10.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.53x = 21.44 × 10.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.53x = 221.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.90/15.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.29

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