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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.11, 20.93 and 13.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.11, 20.93 and 13.97 is: 19.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.11 : 20.93 = 13.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.11/20.93 = 13.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.11x = 20.93 × 13.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.11x = 292.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292.39/15.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.35

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