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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.72, 23.57 and 13.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.72, 23.57 and 13.31 is: 19.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.72 : 23.57 = 13.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.72/23.57 = 13.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.72x = 23.57 × 13.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.72x = 313.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313.77/15.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.96

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