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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.95, 23.80 and 13.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.95, 23.80 and 13.43 is: 20.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.95 : 23.80 = 13.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.95/23.80 = 13.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.95x = 23.80 × 13.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.95x = 319.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319.69/15.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.04

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