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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.93, 23.88 and 13.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.93, 23.88 and 13.41 is: 20.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.93 : 23.88 = 13.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.93/23.88 = 13.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.93x = 23.88 × 13.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.93x = 320.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.23/15.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.10

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