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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.60, 23.41 and 14.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.60, 23.41 and 14.20 is: 21.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.60 : 23.41 = 14.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.60/23.41 = 14.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.60x = 23.41 × 14.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.60x = 332.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332.38/15.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.30

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