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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.46, 21.33 and 13.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.46, 21.33 and 13.03 is: 17.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.46 : 21.33 = 13.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.46/21.33 = 13.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.46x = 21.33 × 13.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.46x = 277.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.93/15.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.98

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