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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.42, 23.16 and 13.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.42, 23.16 and 13.20 is: 19.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.42 : 23.16 = 13.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.42/23.16 = 13.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.42x = 23.16 × 13.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.42x = 305.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305.71/15.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.83

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