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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.16, 22.72 and 13.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.16, 22.72 and 13.16 is: 19.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.16 : 22.72 = 13.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.16/22.72 = 13.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.16x = 22.72 × 13.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.16x = 299.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299.00/15.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.72

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