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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.96, 21.98 and 13.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.96, 21.98 and 13.22 is: 18.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.96 : 21.98 = 13.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.96/21.98 = 13.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.96x = 21.98 × 13.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.96x = 290.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.58/15.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.21

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