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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.57, 21.45 and 11.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.57, 21.45 and 11.47 is: 15.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.57 : 21.45 = 11.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.57/21.45 = 11.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.57x = 21.45 × 11.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.57x = 245.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.98/15.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.80

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