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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.74, 23.60 and 13.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.74, 23.60 and 13.59 is: 20.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.74 : 23.60 = 13.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.74/23.60 = 13.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.74x = 23.60 × 13.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.74x = 320.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.66/15.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.38

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