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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.64, 21.61 and 15.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.64, 21.61 and 15.44 is: 21.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.64 : 21.61 = 15.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.64/21.61 = 15.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.64x = 21.61 × 15.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.64x = 333.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333.66/15.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.33

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