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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.07, 20.85 and 13.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.07, 20.85 and 13.86 is: 19.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.07 : 20.85 = 13.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.07/20.85 = 13.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.07x = 20.85 × 13.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.07x = 288.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.98/15.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.18

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