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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.33, 23 and 13.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.33, 23 and 13.45 is: 20.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.33 : 23 = 13.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.33/23 = 13.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.33x = 23 × 13.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.33x = 309.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309.35/15.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.18

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