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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.56, 21.46 and 10.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.56, 21.46 and 10.70 is: 14.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.56 : 21.46 = 10.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.56/21.46 = 10.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.56x = 21.46 × 10.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.56x = 229.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229.62/15.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.76

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