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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.99, 24.07 and 13.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.99, 24.07 and 13.44 is: 20.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.99 : 24.07 = 13.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.99/24.07 = 13.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.99x = 24.07 × 13.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.99x = 323.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323.50/15.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.23

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