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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.97, 23.93 and 14.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.97, 23.93 and 14.16 is: 21.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.97 : 23.93 = 14.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.97/23.93 = 14.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.97x = 23.93 × 14.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.97x = 338.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.87/15.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.22

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