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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.98, 21.99 and 13.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.98, 21.99 and 13.92 is: 19.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.98 : 21.99 = 13.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.98/21.99 = 13.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.98x = 21.99 × 13.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.98x = 306.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306.10/15.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.16

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