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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.57, 21.48 and 11.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.57, 21.48 and 11.43 is: 15.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.57 : 21.48 = 11.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.57/21.48 = 11.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.57x = 21.48 × 11.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.57x = 245.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.52/15.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.77

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