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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.80, 21.82 and 13.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.80, 21.82 and 13.09 is: 18.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.80 : 21.82 = 13.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.80/21.82 = 13.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.80x = 21.82 × 13.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.80x = 285.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285.62/15.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.08

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