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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.96, 24.06 and 14.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.96, 24.06 and 14.97 is: 22.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.96 : 24.06 = 14.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.96/24.06 = 14.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.96x = 24.06 × 14.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.96x = 360.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360.18/15.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.57

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