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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.55, 21.46 and 10.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.55, 21.46 and 10.72 is: 14.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.55 : 21.46 = 10.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.55/21.46 = 10.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.55x = 21.46 × 10.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.55x = 230.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230.05/15.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.79

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