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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.86, 21.93 and 14.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.86, 21.93 and 14.15 is: 19.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.86 : 21.93 = 14.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.86/21.93 = 14.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.86x = 21.93 × 14.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.86x = 310.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310.24/15.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.57

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