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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.32, 22.86 and 13.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.32, 22.86 and 13.04 is: 19.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.32 : 22.86 = 13.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.32/22.86 = 13.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.32x = 22.86 × 13.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.32x = 298.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298.03/15.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.45

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