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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.85, 23.80 and 13.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.85, 23.80 and 13.01 is: 19.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.85 : 23.80 = 13.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.85/23.80 = 13.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.85x = 23.80 × 13.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.85x = 309.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309.66/15.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.54

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