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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.02, 20.14 and 15.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.02, 20.14 and 15.02 is: 20.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.02 : 20.14 = 15.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.02/20.14 = 15.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.02x = 20.14 × 15.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.02x = 302.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.50/15.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.14

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