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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.91, 21.91 and 14.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.91, 21.91 and 14.77 is: 20.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.91 : 21.91 = 14.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.91/21.91 = 14.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.91x = 21.91 × 14.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.91x = 323.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323.61/15.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.34

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