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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.07, 20.90 and 14.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.07, 20.90 and 14.45 is: 20.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.07 : 20.90 = 14.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.07/20.90 = 14.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.07x = 20.90 × 14.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.07x = 301.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301.90/15.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.03

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