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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.56, 23.47 and 14.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.56, 23.47 and 14.24 is: 21.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.56 : 23.47 = 14.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.56/23.47 = 14.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.56x = 23.47 × 14.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.56x = 334.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334.21/15.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.48

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