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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.78, 23.67 and 13.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.78, 23.67 and 13.80 is: 20.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.78 : 23.67 = 13.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.78/23.67 = 13.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.78x = 23.67 × 13.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.78x = 326.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326.65/15.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.70

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