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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.02, 20.70 and 14.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.02, 20.70 and 14.12 is: 19.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.02 : 20.70 = 14.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.02/20.70 = 14.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.02x = 20.70 × 14.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.02x = 292.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292.28/15.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.46

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