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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.52, 21.39 and 13.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.52, 21.39 and 13.33 is: 18.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.52 : 21.39 = 13.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.52/21.39 = 13.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.52x = 21.39 × 13.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.52x = 285.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285.13/15.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.37

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