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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.36, 23.12 and 13.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.36, 23.12 and 13.04 is: 19.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.36 : 23.12 = 13.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.36/23.12 = 13.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.36x = 23.12 × 13.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.36x = 301.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301.48/15.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.63

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