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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.88, 23.84 and 13.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.88, 23.84 and 13.60 is: 20.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.88 : 23.84 = 13.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.88/23.84 = 13.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.88x = 23.84 × 13.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.88x = 324.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.22/15.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.42

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