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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.86, 23.91 and 14.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.86, 23.91 and 14.76 is: 22.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.86 : 23.91 = 14.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.86/23.91 = 14.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.86x = 23.91 × 14.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.86x = 352.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.91/15.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.25

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