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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.43, 29.60 and 15.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.43, 29.60 and 15.99 is: 22.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.43 : 29.60 = 15.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.43/29.60 = 15.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.43x = 29.60 × 15.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.43x = 473.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.30/21.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.09

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