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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.23, 20.91 and 13.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.23, 20.91 and 13.41 is: 18.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.23 : 20.91 = 13.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.23/20.91 = 13.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.23x = 20.91 × 13.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.23x = 280.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.40/15.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.42

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