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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.61, 21.52 and 13.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.61, 21.52 and 13.02 is: 17.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.61 : 21.52 = 13.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.61/21.52 = 13.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.61x = 21.52 × 13.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.61x = 280.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.19/15.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.95

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