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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.75, 21.69 and 13.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.75, 21.69 and 13.32 is: 18.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.75 : 21.69 = 13.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.75/21.69 = 13.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.75x = 21.69 × 13.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.75x = 288.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.91/15.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.34

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