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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.70, 21.53 and 15.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.70, 21.53 and 15.55 is: 21.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.70 : 21.53 = 15.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.70/21.53 = 15.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.70x = 21.53 × 15.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.70x = 334.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334.79/15.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.32

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