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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.92, 21.97 and 13.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.92, 21.97 and 13.18 is: 18.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.92 : 21.97 = 13.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.92/21.97 = 13.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.92x = 21.97 × 13.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.92x = 289.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289.56/15.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.19

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