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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.97, 23.95 and 13.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.97, 23.95 and 13.44 is: 20.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.97 : 23.95 = 13.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.97/23.95 = 13.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.97x = 23.95 × 13.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.97x = 321.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321.70/15.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.14

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