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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.57, 23.38 and 13.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.57, 23.38 and 13.43 is: 20.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.57 : 23.38 = 13.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.57/23.38 = 13.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.57x = 23.38 × 13.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.57x = 314.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314.02/15.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.17

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