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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.56, 23.18 and 13.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.56, 23.18 and 13.95 is: 20.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.56 : 23.18 = 13.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.56/23.18 = 13.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.56x = 23.18 × 13.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.56x = 323.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323.29/15.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.78

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