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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.60, 23.37 and 13.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.60, 23.37 and 13.04 is: 19.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.60 : 23.37 = 13.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.60/23.37 = 13.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.60x = 23.37 × 13.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.60x = 304.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304.74/15.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.53

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