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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.83, 23.71 and 13.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.83, 23.71 and 13.27 is: 19.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.83 : 23.71 = 13.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.83/23.71 = 13.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.83x = 23.71 × 13.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.83x = 314.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314.45/15.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.86

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