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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.81, 23.84 and 14.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.81, 23.84 and 14.56 is: 21.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.81 : 23.84 = 14.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.81/23.84 = 14.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.81x = 23.84 × 14.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.81x = 347.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.11/15.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.96

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