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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.68, 23.52 and 14.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.68, 23.52 and 14.72 is: 22.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.68 : 23.52 = 14.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.68/23.52 = 14.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.68x = 23.52 × 14.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.68x = 346.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.21/15.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.08

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