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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.35, 23.00 and 13.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.35, 23.00 and 13.93 is: 20.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.35 : 23.00 = 13.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.35/23.00 = 13.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.35x = 23.00 × 13.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.35x = 320.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.37/15.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.87

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