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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.57, 23.25 and 14.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.57, 23.25 and 14.06 is: 20.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.57 : 23.25 = 14.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.57/23.25 = 14.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.57x = 23.25 × 14.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.57x = 326.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326.78/15.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.99

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