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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.94, 24.03 and 14.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.94, 24.03 and 14.05 is: 21.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.94 : 24.03 = 14.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.94/24.03 = 14.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.94x = 24.03 × 14.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.94x = 337.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337.62/15.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.18

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