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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.41, 21.26 and 13.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.41, 21.26 and 13.70 is: 18.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.41 : 21.26 = 13.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.41/21.26 = 13.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.41x = 21.26 × 13.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.41x = 291.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291.26/15.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.90

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