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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.44, 23.09 and 13.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.44, 23.09 and 13.72 is: 20.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.44 : 23.09 = 13.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.44/23.09 = 13.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.44x = 23.09 × 13.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.44x = 316.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316.71/15.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.51

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