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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.92, 22.00 and 13.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.92, 22.00 and 13.23 is: 18.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.92 : 22.00 = 13.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.92/22.00 = 13.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.92x = 22.00 × 13.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.92x = 291.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291.05/15.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.28

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