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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.58, 21.45 and 13.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.58, 21.45 and 13.27 is: 18.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.58 : 21.45 = 13.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.58/21.45 = 13.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.58x = 21.45 × 13.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.58x = 284.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284.72/15.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.27

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