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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.49, 21.40 and 13.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.49, 21.40 and 13.45 is: 18.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.49 : 21.40 = 13.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.49/21.40 = 13.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.49x = 21.40 × 13.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.49x = 287.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.78/15.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.58

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