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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.59, 21.52 and 9.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.59, 21.52 and 9.13 is: 12.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.59 : 21.52 = 9.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.59/21.52 = 9.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.59x = 21.52 × 9.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.59x = 196.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196.48/15.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.60

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