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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.55, 21.50 and 13.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.55, 21.50 and 13.26 is: 18.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.55 : 21.50 = 13.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.55/21.50 = 13.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.55x = 21.50 × 13.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.55x = 285.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285.09/15.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.33

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