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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.48, 21.41 and 13.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.48, 21.41 and 13.22 is: 18.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.48 : 21.41 = 13.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.48/21.41 = 13.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.48x = 21.41 × 13.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.48x = 282.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282.87/15.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.27

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