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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.66, 21.59 and 15.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.66, 21.59 and 15.07 is: 20.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.66 : 21.59 = 15.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.66/21.59 = 15.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.66x = 21.59 × 15.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.66x = 325.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325.36/15.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.78

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