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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.64, 23.33 and 14.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.64, 23.33 and 14.54 is: 21.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.64 : 23.33 = 14.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.64/23.33 = 14.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.64x = 23.33 × 14.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.64x = 339.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339.22/15.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.69

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