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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.54, 21.18 and 15.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.54, 21.18 and 15.48 is: 21.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.54 : 21.18 = 15.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.54/21.18 = 15.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.54x = 21.18 × 15.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.54x = 327.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327.87/15.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.10

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