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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.86, 23.89 and 13.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.86, 23.89 and 13.25 is: 19.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.86 : 23.89 = 13.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.86/23.89 = 13.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.86x = 23.89 × 13.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.86x = 316.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316.59/15.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.96

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