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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.66, 23.50 and 14.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.66, 23.50 and 14.44 is: 21.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.66 : 23.50 = 14.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.66/23.50 = 14.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.66x = 23.50 × 14.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.66x = 339.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339.34/15.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.67

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