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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.38, 21.28 and 13.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.38, 21.28 and 13.76 is: 19.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.38 : 21.28 = 13.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.38/21.28 = 13.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.38x = 21.28 × 13.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.38x = 292.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292.81/15.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.04

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