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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.11, 20.81 and 14.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.11, 20.81 and 14.39 is: 19.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.11 : 20.81 = 14.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.11/20.81 = 14.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.11x = 20.81 × 14.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.11x = 299.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299.28/15.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.81

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