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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.58, 21.50 and 9.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.58, 21.50 and 9.03 is: 12.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.58 : 21.50 = 9.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.58/21.50 = 9.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.58x = 21.50 × 9.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.58x = 194.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194.07/15.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.45

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