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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.32, 22.92 and 13.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.32, 22.92 and 13.05 is: 19.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.32 : 22.92 = 13.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.32/22.92 = 13.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.32x = 22.92 × 13.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.32x = 299.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299.11/15.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.53

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