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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.81, 23.59 and 14.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.81, 23.59 and 14.29 is: 21.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.81 : 23.59 = 14.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.81/23.59 = 14.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.81x = 23.59 × 14.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.81x = 337.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337.10/15.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.32

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