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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.42, 23.12 and 14.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.42, 23.12 and 14.08 is: 21.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.42 : 23.12 = 14.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.42/23.12 = 14.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.42x = 23.12 × 14.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.42x = 325.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325.53/15.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.11

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