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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.97, 23.91 and 13.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.97, 23.91 and 13.24 is: 19.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.97 : 23.91 = 13.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.97/23.91 = 13.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.97x = 23.91 × 13.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.97x = 316.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316.57/15.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.82

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