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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.69, 23.47 and 14.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.69, 23.47 and 14.43 is: 21.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.69 : 23.47 = 14.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.69/23.47 = 14.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.69x = 23.47 × 14.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.69x = 338.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.67/15.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.59

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