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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.54, 23.33 and 14.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.54, 23.33 and 14.55 is: 21.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.54 : 23.33 = 14.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.54/23.33 = 14.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.54x = 23.33 × 14.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.54x = 339.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339.45/15.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.84

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