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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.39, 21.59 and 10.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.39, 21.59 and 10.39 is: 15.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.39 : 21.59 = 10.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.39/21.59 = 10.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.39x = 21.59 × 10.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.39x = 224.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224.32/14.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.59

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