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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.88, 22.01 and 15.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.88, 22.01 and 15.51 is: 21.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.88 : 22.01 = 15.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.88/22.01 = 15.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.88x = 22.01 × 15.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.88x = 341.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341.38/15.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.50

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