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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.84, 21.84 and 13.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.84, 21.84 and 13.41 is: 18.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.84 : 21.84 = 13.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.84/21.84 = 13.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.84x = 21.84 × 13.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.84x = 292.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292.87/15.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.49

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