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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.21, 22.77 and 13.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.21, 22.77 and 13.05 is: 19.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.21 : 22.77 = 13.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.21/22.77 = 13.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.21x = 22.77 × 13.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.21x = 297.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297.15/15.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.54

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