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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.99, 23.98 and 14.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.99, 23.98 and 14.18 is: 21.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.99 : 23.98 = 14.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.99/23.98 = 14.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.99x = 23.98 × 14.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.99x = 340.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340.04/15.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.27

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