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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.97, 21.97 and 15.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.97, 21.97 and 15.93 is: 21.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.97 : 21.97 = 15.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.97/21.97 = 15.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.97x = 21.97 × 15.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.97x = 349.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.98/15.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.91

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