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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.81, 23.80 and 14.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.81, 23.80 and 14.91 is: 22.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.81 : 23.80 = 14.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.81/23.80 = 14.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.81x = 23.80 × 14.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.81x = 354.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354.86/15.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.45

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