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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.58, 21.45 and 15.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.58, 21.45 and 15.34 is: 21.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.58 : 21.45 = 15.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.58/21.45 = 15.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.58x = 21.45 × 15.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.58x = 329.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329.04/15.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.12

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