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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.68, 21.62 and 13.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.68, 21.62 and 13.86 is: 19.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.68 : 21.62 = 13.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.68/21.62 = 13.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.68x = 21.62 × 13.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.68x = 299.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299.65/15.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.11

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