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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.01, 20.71 and 10.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.01, 20.71 and 10.41 is: 14.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.01 : 20.71 = 10.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.01/20.71 = 10.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.01x = 20.71 × 10.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.01x = 215.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215.59/15.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.36

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