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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.42, 23.08 and 14.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.42, 23.08 and 14.47 is: 21.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.42 : 23.08 = 14.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.42/23.08 = 14.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.42x = 23.08 × 14.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.42x = 333.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333.97/15.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.66

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