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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.04, 22.45 and 13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.04, 22.45 and 13 is: 19.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.04 : 22.45 = 13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.04/22.45 = 13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.04x = 22.45 × 13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.04x = 291.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291.85/15.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.40

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