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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.83, 21.80 and 13.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.83, 21.80 and 13.64 is: 18.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.83 : 21.80 = 13.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.83/21.80 = 13.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.83x = 21.80 × 13.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.83x = 297.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297.28/15.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.79

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