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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.32, 22.98 and 13.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.32, 22.98 and 13.06 is: 19.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.32 : 22.98 = 13.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.32/22.98 = 13.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.32x = 22.98 × 13.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.32x = 300.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.12/15.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.59

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