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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.77, 21.71 and 13.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.77, 21.71 and 13.49 is: 18.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.77 : 21.71 = 13.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.77/21.71 = 13.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.77x = 21.71 × 13.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.77x = 292.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292.69/15.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.57

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