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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.06, 22.61 and 13.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.06, 22.61 and 13.93 is: 20.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.06 : 22.61 = 13.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.06/22.61 = 13.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.06x = 22.61 × 13.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.06x = 314.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314.96/15.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.91

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