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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.68, 21.70 and 15.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.68, 21.70 and 15.60 is: 21.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.68 : 21.70 = 15.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.68/21.70 = 15.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.68x = 21.70 × 15.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.68x = 338.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.52/15.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.59

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