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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.99, 24.00 and 14.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.99, 24.00 and 14.39 is: 21.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.99 : 24.00 = 14.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.99/24.00 = 14.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.99x = 24.00 × 14.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.99x = 345.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345.41/15.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.60

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