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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.77, 23.63 and 13.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.77, 23.63 and 13.61 is: 20.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.77 : 23.63 = 13.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.77/23.63 = 13.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.77x = 23.63 × 13.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.77x = 321.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321.42/15.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.39

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