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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.29, 21.07 and 13.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.29, 21.07 and 13.93 is: 19.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.29 : 21.07 = 13.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.29/21.07 = 13.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.29x = 21.07 × 13.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.29x = 293.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.55/15.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.20

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