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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.45, 23.19 and 14.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.45, 23.19 and 14.13 is: 21.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.45 : 23.19 = 14.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.45/23.19 = 14.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.45x = 23.19 × 14.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.45x = 327.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327.67/15.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.21

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