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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.49, 21.29 and 13.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.49, 21.29 and 13.18 is: 18.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.49 : 21.29 = 13.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.49/21.29 = 13.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.49x = 21.29 × 13.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.49x = 280.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.60/15.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.12

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