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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.98, 21.92 and 15.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.98, 21.92 and 15.39 is: 21.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.98 : 21.92 = 15.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.98/21.92 = 15.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.98x = 21.92 × 15.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.98x = 337.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337.27/15.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.11

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