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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.95, 23.95 and 13.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.95, 23.95 and 13.41 is: 20.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.95 : 23.95 = 13.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.95/23.95 = 13.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.95x = 23.95 × 13.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.95x = 321.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321.23/15.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.15

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