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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.96, 22.05 and 15.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.96, 22.05 and 15.42 is: 21.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.96 : 22.05 = 15.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.96/22.05 = 15.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.96x = 22.05 × 15.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.96x = 340.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340.01/15.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.30

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