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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.72, 23.45 and 14.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.72, 23.45 and 14.82 is: 22.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.72 : 23.45 = 14.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.72/23.45 = 14.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.72x = 23.45 × 14.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.72x = 347.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.53/15.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.11

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