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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.88, 21.88 and 13.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.88, 21.88 and 13.44 is: 18.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.88 : 21.88 = 13.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.88/21.88 = 13.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.88x = 21.88 × 13.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.88x = 294.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294.07/15.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.52

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