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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.52, 23.40 and 13.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.52, 23.40 and 13.02 is: 19.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.52 : 23.40 = 13.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.52/23.40 = 13.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.52x = 23.40 × 13.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.52x = 304.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304.67/15.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.63

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