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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.86, 23.80 and 13.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.86, 23.80 and 13.16 is: 19.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.86 : 23.80 = 13.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.86/23.80 = 13.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.86x = 23.80 × 13.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.86x = 313.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313.21/15.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.75

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