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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.93, 21.99 and 8.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.93, 21.99 and 8.66 is: 11.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.93 : 21.99 = 8.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.93/21.99 = 8.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.93x = 21.99 × 8.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.93x = 190.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.37/15.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.95

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