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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.53, 23.27 and 13.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.53, 23.27 and 13.84 is: 20.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.53 : 23.27 = 13.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.53/23.27 = 13.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.53x = 23.27 × 13.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.53x = 321.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321.93/15.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.74

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