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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.94, 23.81 and 13.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.94, 23.81 and 13.60 is: 20.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.94 : 23.81 = 13.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.94/23.81 = 13.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.94x = 23.81 × 13.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.94x = 323.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323.82/15.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.31

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