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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.11, 20.73 and 14.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.11, 20.73 and 14.89 is: 20.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.11 : 20.73 = 14.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.11/20.73 = 14.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.11x = 20.73 × 14.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.11x = 308.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308.49/15.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.42

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