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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.91, 21.94 and 14.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.91, 21.94 and 14.74 is: 20.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.91 : 21.94 = 14.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.91/21.94 = 14.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.91x = 21.94 × 14.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.91x = 323.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323.40/15.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.33

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