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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.73, 23.46 and 14.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.73, 23.46 and 14.42 is: 21.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.73 : 23.46 = 14.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.73/23.46 = 14.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.73x = 23.46 × 14.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.73x = 338.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.29/15.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.51

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