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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.69, 23.43 and 13.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.69, 23.43 and 13.40 is: 20.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.69 : 23.43 = 13.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.69/23.43 = 13.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.69x = 23.43 × 13.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.69x = 313.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313.84/15.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.00

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