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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.85, 21.84 and 14.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.85, 21.84 and 14.11 is: 19.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.85 : 21.84 = 14.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.85/21.84 = 14.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.85x = 21.84 × 14.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.85x = 308.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308.16/15.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.44

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