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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.81, 21.76 and 15.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.81, 21.76 and 15.18 is: 20.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.81 : 21.76 = 15.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.81/21.76 = 15.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.81x = 21.76 × 15.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.81x = 330.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330.32/15.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.89

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