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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.39, 21.16 and 13.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.39, 21.16 and 13.57 is: 18.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.39 : 21.16 = 13.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.39/21.16 = 13.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.39x = 21.16 × 13.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.39x = 287.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.11/15.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.66

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