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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.20, 20.95 and 13.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.20, 20.95 and 13.38 is: 18.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.20 : 20.95 = 13.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.20/20.95 = 13.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.20x = 20.95 × 13.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.20x = 280.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.31/15.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.44

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