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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.56, 21.19 and 15.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.56, 21.19 and 15.45 is: 21.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.56 : 21.19 = 15.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.56/21.19 = 15.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.56x = 21.19 × 15.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.56x = 327.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327.39/15.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.04

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