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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.33, 23.08 and 13.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.33, 23.08 and 13.47 is: 20.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.33 : 23.08 = 13.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.33/23.08 = 13.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.33x = 23.08 × 13.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.33x = 310.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310.77/15.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.27

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