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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.59, 21.52 and 10.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.59, 21.52 and 10.06 is: 13.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.59 : 21.52 = 10.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.59/21.52 = 10.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.59x = 21.52 × 10.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.59x = 216.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216.57/15.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.89

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