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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.80, 21.51 and 15.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.80, 21.51 and 15.75 is: 21.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.80 : 21.51 = 15.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.80/21.51 = 15.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.80x = 21.51 × 15.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.80x = 338.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.78/15.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.45

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