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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.80, 21.83 and 14.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.80, 21.83 and 14.44 is: 19.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.80 : 21.83 = 14.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.80/21.83 = 14.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.80x = 21.83 × 14.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.80x = 315.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315.10/15.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.94

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