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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.45, 23.14 and 13.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.45, 23.14 and 13.77 is: 20.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.45 : 23.14 = 13.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.45/23.14 = 13.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.45x = 23.14 × 13.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.45x = 318.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318.64/15.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.62

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