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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.36, 22.93 and 13.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.36, 22.93 and 13.33 is: 19.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.36 : 22.93 = 13.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.36/22.93 = 13.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.36x = 22.93 × 13.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.36x = 305.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305.66/15.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.90

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