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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.90, 23.96 and 14.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.90, 23.96 and 14.81 is: 22.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.90 : 23.96 = 14.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.90/23.96 = 14.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.90x = 23.96 × 14.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.90x = 354.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354.65/15.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.31

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