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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.07, 20.82 and 13.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.07, 20.82 and 13.78 is: 19.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.07 : 20.82 = 13.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.07/20.82 = 13.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.07x = 20.82 × 13.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.07x = 286.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286.80/15.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.04

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