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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.97, 23.83 and 13.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.97, 23.83 and 13.58 is: 20.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.97 : 23.83 = 13.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.97/23.83 = 13.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.97x = 23.83 × 13.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.97x = 323.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323.61/15.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.26

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