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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.89, 23.71 and 14.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.89, 23.71 and 14.81 is: 22.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.89 : 23.71 = 14.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.89/23.71 = 14.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.89x = 23.71 × 14.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.89x = 351.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351.17/15.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.10

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