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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.95, 21.93 and 15.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.95, 21.93 and 15.80 is: 21.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.95 : 21.93 = 15.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.95/21.93 = 15.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.95x = 21.93 × 15.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.95x = 346.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.38/15.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.72

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