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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.59, 21.52 and 12.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.59, 21.52 and 12.15 is: 16.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.59 : 21.52 = 12.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.59/21.52 = 12.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.59x = 21.52 × 12.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.59x = 261.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261.47/15.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.77

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