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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.08, 20.74 and 13.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.08, 20.74 and 13.88 is: 19.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.08 : 20.74 = 13.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.08/20.74 = 13.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.08x = 20.74 × 13.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.08x = 287.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.77/15.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.09

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