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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.23, 22.93 and 13.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.23, 22.93 and 13.99 is: 21.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.23 : 22.93 = 13.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.23/22.93 = 13.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.23x = 22.93 × 13.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.23x = 320.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.72/15.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.06

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