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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.83, 23.68 and 14.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.83, 23.68 and 14.14 is: 21.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.83 : 23.68 = 14.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.83/23.68 = 14.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.83x = 23.68 × 14.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.83x = 334.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334.84/15.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.15

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