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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.46, 21.33 and 13.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.46, 21.33 and 13.93 is: 19.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.46 : 21.33 = 13.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.46/21.33 = 13.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.46x = 21.33 × 13.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.46x = 297.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297.13/15.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.22

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