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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.48, 23.08 and 13.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.48, 23.08 and 13.92 is: 20.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.48 : 23.08 = 13.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.48/23.08 = 13.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.48x = 23.08 × 13.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.48x = 321.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321.27/15.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.75

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