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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.63, 21.51 and 13.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.63, 21.51 and 13.96 is: 19.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.63 : 21.51 = 13.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.63/21.51 = 13.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.63x = 21.51 × 13.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.63x = 300.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.17/15.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.21

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