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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15, 20.68 and 10.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15, 20.68 and 10.14 is: 13.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15 : 20.68 = 10.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15/20.68 = 10.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15x = 20.68 × 10.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15x = 209.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209.70/15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.98

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