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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.60, 23.26 and 13.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.60, 23.26 and 13.68 is: 20.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.60 : 23.26 = 13.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.60/23.26 = 13.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.60x = 23.26 × 13.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.60x = 318.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318.20/15.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.40

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