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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.64, 21.57 and 13.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.64, 21.57 and 13.48 is: 18.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.64 : 21.57 = 13.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.64/21.57 = 13.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.64x = 21.57 × 13.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.64x = 290.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.76/15.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.59

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