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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.54, 21.44 and 8.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.54, 21.44 and 8.63 is: 11.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.54 : 21.44 = 8.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.54/21.44 = 8.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.54x = 21.44 × 8.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.54x = 185.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.06/15.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.91

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