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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.02, 20.59 and 14.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.02, 20.59 and 14.51 is: 19.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.02 : 20.59 = 14.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.02/20.59 = 14.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.02x = 20.59 × 14.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.02x = 298.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298.76/15.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.89

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