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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.53, 23.17 and 13.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.53, 23.17 and 13.82 is: 20.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.53 : 23.17 = 13.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.53/23.17 = 13.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.53x = 23.17 × 13.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.53x = 320.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.14/15.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.61

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