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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.82, 23.74 and 14.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.82, 23.74 and 14.49 is: 21.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.82 : 23.74 = 14.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.82/23.74 = 14.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.82x = 23.74 × 14.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.82x = 343.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343.96/15.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.75

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