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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.94, 23.94 and 14.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.94, 23.94 and 14.14 is: 21.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.94 : 23.94 = 14.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.94/23.94 = 14.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.94x = 23.94 × 14.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.94x = 338.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.51/15.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.24

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