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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15, 20.70 and 10.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15, 20.70 and 10.70 is: 14.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15 : 20.70 = 10.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15/20.70 = 10.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15x = 20.70 × 10.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15x = 221.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.39/15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.76

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