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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.54, 21.40 and 10.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.54, 21.40 and 10.68 is: 14.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.54 : 21.40 = 10.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.54/21.40 = 10.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.54x = 21.40 × 10.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.54x = 228.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228.55/15.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.71

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