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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.87, 21.91 and 11.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.87, 21.91 and 11.02 is: 15.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.87 : 21.91 = 11.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.87/21.91 = 11.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.87x = 21.91 × 11.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.87x = 241.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241.45/15.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.21

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