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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.89, 21.91 and 13.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.89, 21.91 and 13.11 is: 18.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.89 : 21.91 = 13.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.89/21.91 = 13.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.89x = 21.91 × 13.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.89x = 287.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.24/15.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.08

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