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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.93, 21.83 and 15.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.93, 21.83 and 15.81 is: 21.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.93 : 21.83 = 15.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.93/21.83 = 15.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.93x = 21.83 × 15.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.93x = 345.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345.05/15.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.66

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