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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15, 20.73 and 13.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15, 20.73 and 13.06 is: 18.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15 : 20.73 = 13.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15/20.73 = 13.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15x = 20.73 × 13.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15x = 270.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270.73/15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.05

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