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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.54, 21.33 and 15.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.54, 21.33 and 15.31 is: 21.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.54 : 21.33 = 15.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.54/21.33 = 15.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.54x = 21.33 × 15.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.54x = 326.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326.56/15.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.01

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