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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.82, 23.60 and 13.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.82, 23.60 and 13.94 is: 20.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.82 : 23.60 = 13.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.82/23.60 = 13.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.82x = 23.60 × 13.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.82x = 328.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328.98/15.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.80

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