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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.12, 20.75 and 14.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.12, 20.75 and 14.09 is: 19.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.12 : 20.75 = 14.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.12/20.75 = 14.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.12x = 20.75 × 14.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.12x = 292.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292.19/15.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.32

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