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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.56, 21.37 and 13.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.56, 21.37 and 13.13 is: 18.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.56 : 21.37 = 13.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.56/21.37 = 13.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.56x = 21.37 × 13.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.56x = 280.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.59/15.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.03

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