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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.48, 23.27 and 14.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.48, 23.27 and 14.49 is: 21.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.48 : 23.27 = 14.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.48/23.27 = 14.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.48x = 23.27 × 14.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.48x = 337.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337.11/15.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.78

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