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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.31, 21.11 and 13.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.31, 21.11 and 13.49 is: 18.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.31 : 21.11 = 13.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.31/21.11 = 13.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.31x = 21.11 × 13.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.31x = 284.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284.77/15.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.60

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