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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.28, 20.96 and 13.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.28, 20.96 and 13.46 is: 18.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.28 : 20.96 = 13.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.28/20.96 = 13.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.28x = 20.96 × 13.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.28x = 281.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281.95/15.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.46

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