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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.09, 20.79 and 13.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.09, 20.79 and 13.97 is: 19.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.09 : 20.79 = 13.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.09/20.79 = 13.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.09x = 20.79 × 13.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.09x = 290.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.49/15.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.26

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