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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.03, 20.58 and 14.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.03, 20.58 and 14.58 is: 19.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.03 : 20.58 = 14.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.03/20.58 = 14.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.03x = 20.58 × 14.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.03x = 300.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.06/15.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.96

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