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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.65, 21.45 and 15.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.65, 21.45 and 15.44 is: 21.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.65 : 21.45 = 15.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.65/21.45 = 15.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.65x = 21.45 × 15.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.65x = 331.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331.19/15.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.16

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