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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.99, 23.88 and 13.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.99, 23.88 and 13.24 is: 19.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.99 : 23.88 = 13.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.99/23.88 = 13.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.99x = 23.88 × 13.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.99x = 316.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316.17/15.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.77

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