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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.44, 21.24 and 13.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.44, 21.24 and 13.12 is: 18.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.44 : 21.24 = 13.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.44/21.24 = 13.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.44x = 21.24 × 13.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.44x = 278.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.67/15.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.05

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