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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.58, 21.54 and 14.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.58, 21.54 and 14.04 is: 19.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.58 : 21.54 = 14.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.58/21.54 = 14.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.58x = 21.54 × 14.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.58x = 302.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.31/15.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.40

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