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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.98, 24.11 and 14.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.98, 24.11 and 14.50 is: 21.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.98 : 24.11 = 14.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.98/24.11 = 14.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.98x = 24.11 × 14.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.98x = 349.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.60/15.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.88

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