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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.66, 21.61 and 10.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.66, 21.61 and 10.19 is: 14.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.66 : 21.61 = 10.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.66/21.61 = 10.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.66x = 21.61 × 10.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.66x = 220.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.23/15.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.06

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