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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.39, 21.21 and 13.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.39, 21.21 and 13.23 is: 18.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.39 : 21.21 = 13.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.39/21.21 = 13.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.39x = 21.21 × 13.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.39x = 280.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.61/15.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.23

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