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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.76, 21.77 and 14.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.76, 21.77 and 14.16 is: 19.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.76 : 21.77 = 14.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.76/21.77 = 14.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.76x = 21.77 × 14.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.76x = 308.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308.26/15.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.56

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