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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.08, 20.65 and 14.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.08, 20.65 and 14.81 is: 20.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.08 : 20.65 = 14.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.08/20.65 = 14.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.08x = 20.65 × 14.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.08x = 305.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305.83/15.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.28

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