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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.92, 23.76 and 13.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.92, 23.76 and 13.36 is: 19.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.92 : 23.76 = 13.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.92/23.76 = 13.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.92x = 23.76 × 13.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.92x = 317.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317.43/15.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.94

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