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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.91, 23.76 and 13.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.91, 23.76 and 13.38 is: 19.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.91 : 23.76 = 13.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.91/23.76 = 13.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.91x = 23.76 × 13.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.91x = 317.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317.91/15.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.98

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