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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.96, 23.96 and 14.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.96, 23.96 and 14.54 is: 21.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.96 : 23.96 = 14.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.96/23.96 = 14.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.96x = 23.96 × 14.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.96x = 348.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348.47/15.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.83

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