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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.31, 21.08 and 13.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.31, 21.08 and 13.58 is: 18.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.31 : 21.08 = 13.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.31/21.08 = 13.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.31x = 21.08 × 13.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.31x = 286.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286.09/15.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.69

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