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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.11, 20.79 and 14.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.11, 20.79 and 14.12 is: 19.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.11 : 20.79 = 14.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.11/20.79 = 14.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.11x = 20.79 × 14.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.11x = 293.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.45/15.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.43

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