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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.50, 23.34 and 14.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.50, 23.34 and 14.09 is: 21.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.50 : 23.34 = 14.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.50/23.34 = 14.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.50x = 23.34 × 14.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.50x = 328.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328.74/15.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.22

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