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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.71, 23.69 and 13.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.71, 23.69 and 13.73 is: 20.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.71 : 23.69 = 13.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.71/23.69 = 13.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.71x = 23.69 × 13.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.71x = 325.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325.26/15.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.70

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