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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.02, 20.76 and 10.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.02, 20.76 and 10.43 is: 14.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.02 : 20.76 = 10.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.02/20.76 = 10.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.02x = 20.76 × 10.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.02x = 216.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216.46/15.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.41

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