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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.99, 24.02 and 14.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.99, 24.02 and 14.73 is: 22.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.99 : 24.02 = 14.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.99/24.02 = 14.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.99x = 24.02 × 14.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.99x = 353.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353.81/15.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.13

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