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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.54, 21.46 and 13.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.54, 21.46 and 13.71 is: 18.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.54 : 21.46 = 13.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.54/21.46 = 13.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.54x = 21.46 × 13.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.54x = 294.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294.22/15.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.93

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