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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.59, 21.50 and 10.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.59, 21.50 and 10.73 is: 14.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.59 : 21.50 = 10.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.59/21.50 = 10.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.59x = 21.50 × 10.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.59x = 230.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230.67/15.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.80

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