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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.97, 21.97 and 13.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.97, 21.97 and 13.99 is: 19.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.97 : 21.97 = 13.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.97/21.97 = 13.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.97x = 21.97 × 13.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.97x = 307.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307.36/15.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.25

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