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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.93, 22.02 and 13.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.93, 22.02 and 13.36 is: 18.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.93 : 22.02 = 13.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.93/22.02 = 13.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.93x = 22.02 × 13.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.93x = 294.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294.19/15.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.47

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