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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.09, 20.70 and 14.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.09, 20.70 and 14.32 is: 19.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.09 : 20.70 = 14.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.09/20.70 = 14.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.09x = 20.70 × 14.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.09x = 296.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296.42/15.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.64

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