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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.53, 21.35 and 13.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.53, 21.35 and 13.43 is: 18.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.53 : 21.35 = 13.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.53/21.35 = 13.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.53x = 21.35 × 13.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.53x = 286.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286.82/15.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.47

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