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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.04, 20.76 and 13.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.04, 20.76 and 13.89 is: 19.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.04 : 20.76 = 13.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.04/20.76 = 13.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.04x = 20.76 × 13.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.04x = 288.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.38/15.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.17

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