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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.70, 21.56 and 13.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.70, 21.56 and 13.60 is: 18.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.70 : 21.56 = 13.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.70/21.56 = 13.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.70x = 21.56 × 13.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.70x = 293.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.22/15.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.68

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