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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.54, 21.57 and 15.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.54, 21.57 and 15.05 is: 20.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.54 : 21.57 = 15.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.54/21.57 = 15.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.54x = 21.57 × 15.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.54x = 324.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.52/15.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.88

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