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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15, 20.56 and 14.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15, 20.56 and 14.61 is: 20.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15 : 20.56 = 14.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15/20.56 = 14.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15x = 20.56 × 14.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15x = 300.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.38/15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.03

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