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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.76, 23.75 and 13.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.76, 23.75 and 13.11 is: 19.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.76 : 23.75 = 13.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.76/23.75 = 13.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.76x = 23.75 × 13.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.76x = 311.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311.48/15.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.76

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