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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.95, 22.01 and 13.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.95, 22.01 and 13.52 is: 18.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.95 : 22.01 = 13.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.95/22.01 = 13.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.95x = 22.01 × 13.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.95x = 297.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297.58/15.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.66

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