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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.49, 23.09 and 14.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.49, 23.09 and 14.35 is: 21.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.49 : 23.09 = 14.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.49/23.09 = 14.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.49x = 23.09 × 14.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.49x = 331.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331.34/15.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.39

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