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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.48, 23.16 and 13.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.48, 23.16 and 13.66 is: 20.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.48 : 23.16 = 13.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.48/23.16 = 13.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.48x = 23.16 × 13.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.48x = 316.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316.31/15.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.43

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