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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.94, 23.84 and 14.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.94, 23.84 and 14.42 is: 21.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.94 : 23.84 = 14.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.94/23.84 = 14.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.94x = 23.84 × 14.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.94x = 343.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343.77/15.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.57

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