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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.47, 21.24 and 13.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.47, 21.24 and 13.37 is: 18.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.47 : 21.24 = 13.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.47/21.24 = 13.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.47x = 21.24 × 13.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.47x = 283.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283.84/15.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.35

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