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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.86, 23.86 and 13.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.86, 23.86 and 13.59 is: 20.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.86 : 23.86 = 13.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.86/23.86 = 13.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.86x = 23.86 × 13.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.86x = 324.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.27/15.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.44

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