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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.92, 23.78 and 13.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.92, 23.78 and 13.79 is: 20.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.92 : 23.78 = 13.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.92/23.78 = 13.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.92x = 23.78 × 13.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.92x = 327.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327.84/15.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.60

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