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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.57, 21.47 and 9.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.57, 21.47 and 9.10 is: 12.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.57 : 21.47 = 9.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.57/21.47 = 9.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.57x = 21.47 × 9.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.57x = 195.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.38/15.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.55

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