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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.49, 23.11 and 13.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.49, 23.11 and 13.80 is: 20.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.49 : 23.11 = 13.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.49/23.11 = 13.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.49x = 23.11 × 13.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.49x = 318.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318.92/15.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.59

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