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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.16, 20.86 and 13.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.16, 20.86 and 13.34 is: 18.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.16 : 20.86 = 13.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.16/20.86 = 13.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.16x = 20.86 × 13.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.16x = 278.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.27/15.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.36

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