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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.69, 21.47 and 15.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.69, 21.47 and 15.60 is: 21.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.69 : 21.47 = 15.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.69/21.47 = 15.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.69x = 21.47 × 15.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.69x = 334.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334.85/15.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.34

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