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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.59, 32.39 and 15.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.59, 32.39 and 15.59 is: 23.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.59 : 32.39 = 15.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.59/32.39 = 15.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.59x = 32.39 × 15.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.59x = 504.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504.72/21.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.38

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