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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.04, 20.70 and 13.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.04, 20.70 and 13.42 is: 18.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.04 : 20.70 = 13.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.04/20.70 = 13.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.04x = 20.70 × 13.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.04x = 277.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.79/15.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.47

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