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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.32, 21.03 and 13.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.32, 21.03 and 13.96 is: 19.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.32 : 21.03 = 13.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.32/21.03 = 13.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.32x = 21.03 × 13.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.32x = 293.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.55/15.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.16

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