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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.59, 21.26 and 15.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.59, 21.26 and 15.19 is: 20.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.59 : 21.26 = 15.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.59/21.26 = 15.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.59x = 21.26 × 15.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.59x = 322.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322.92/15.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.71

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