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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.57, 21.51 and 13.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.57, 21.51 and 13.41 is: 18.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.57 : 21.51 = 13.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.57/21.51 = 13.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.57x = 21.51 × 13.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.57x = 288.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.45/15.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.53

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