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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.80, 21.52 and 15.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.80, 21.52 and 15.80 is: 21.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.80 : 21.52 = 15.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.80/21.52 = 15.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.80x = 21.52 × 15.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.80x = 340.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340.02/15.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.52

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