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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.03, 20.72 and 14.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.03, 20.72 and 14.56 is: 20.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.03 : 20.72 = 14.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.03/20.72 = 14.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.03x = 20.72 × 14.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.03x = 301.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301.67/15.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.07

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