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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.33, 23.04 and 13.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.33, 23.04 and 13.68 is: 20.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.33 : 23.04 = 13.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.33/23.04 = 13.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.33x = 23.04 × 13.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.33x = 315.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315.19/15.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.56

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