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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.59, 21.47 and 14.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.59, 21.47 and 14.30 is: 19.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.59 : 21.47 = 14.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.59/21.47 = 14.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.59x = 21.47 × 14.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.59x = 307.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307.02/15.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.69

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