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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15, 20.76 and 13.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15, 20.76 and 13.86 is: 19.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15 : 20.76 = 13.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15/20.76 = 13.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15x = 20.76 × 13.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15x = 287.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.73/15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.18

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