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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.60, 23.46 and 15.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.60, 23.46 and 15.21 is: 22.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.60 : 23.46 = 15.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.60/23.46 = 15.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.60x = 23.46 × 15.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.60x = 356.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356.83/15.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.87

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