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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.35, 22.99 and 13.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.35, 22.99 and 13.77 is: 20.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.35 : 22.99 = 13.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.35/22.99 = 13.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.35x = 22.99 × 13.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.35x = 316.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316.53/15.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.63

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