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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.65, 21.61 and 10.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.65, 21.61 and 10.49 is: 14.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.65 : 21.61 = 10.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.65/21.61 = 10.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.65x = 21.61 × 10.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.65x = 226.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.56/15.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.48

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