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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.57, 21.51 and 15.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.57, 21.51 and 15.03 is: 20.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.57 : 21.51 = 15.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.57/21.51 = 15.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.57x = 21.51 × 15.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.57x = 323.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323.30/15.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.76

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