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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.61, 23.43 and 14.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.61, 23.43 and 14.11 is: 21.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.61 : 23.43 = 14.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.61/23.43 = 14.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.61x = 23.43 × 14.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.61x = 330.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330.60/15.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.18

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