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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.56, 23.21 and 13.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.56, 23.21 and 13.76 is: 20.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.56 : 23.21 = 13.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.56/23.21 = 13.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.56x = 23.21 × 13.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.56x = 319.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319.37/15.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.53

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