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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.52, 23.36 and 13.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.52, 23.36 and 13.80 is: 20.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.52 : 23.36 = 13.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.52/23.36 = 13.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.52x = 23.36 × 13.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.52x = 322.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322.37/15.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.77

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