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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.89, 23.76 and 14.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.89, 23.76 and 14.90 is: 22.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.89 : 23.76 = 14.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.89/23.76 = 14.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.89x = 23.76 × 14.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.89x = 353.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353.91/15.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.28

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