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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.40, 23.06 and 13.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.40, 23.06 and 13.96 is: 20.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.40 : 23.06 = 13.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.40/23.06 = 13.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.40x = 23.06 × 13.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.40x = 321.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321.92/15.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.90

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