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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.23, 21 and 14.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.23, 21 and 14.15 is: 19.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.23 : 21 = 14.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.23/21 = 14.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.23x = 21 × 14.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.23x = 297.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297.15/15.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.51

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