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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.71, 21.66 and 13.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.71, 21.66 and 13.12 is: 18.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.71 : 21.66 = 13.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.71/21.66 = 13.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.71x = 21.66 × 13.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.71x = 284.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284.07/15.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.08

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