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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.50, 23.10 and 13.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.50, 23.10 and 13.23 is: 19.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.50 : 23.10 = 13.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.50/23.10 = 13.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.50x = 23.10 × 13.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.50x = 305.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305.61/15.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.72

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