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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.32, 23 and 14.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.32, 23 and 14.71 is: 22.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.32 : 23 = 14.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.32/23 = 14.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.32x = 23 × 14.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.32x = 338.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.33/15.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.08

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