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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.57, 23.45 and 14.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.57, 23.45 and 14.34 is: 21.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.57 : 23.45 = 14.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.57/23.45 = 14.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.57x = 23.45 × 14.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.57x = 336.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336.20/15.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.60

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