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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.60, 21.41 and 15.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.60, 21.41 and 15.60 is: 21.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.60 : 21.41 = 15.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.60/21.41 = 15.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.60x = 21.41 × 15.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.60x = 334.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334.00/15.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.41

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