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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.14, 20.90 and 13.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.14, 20.90 and 13.52 is: 18.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.14 : 20.90 = 13.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.14/20.90 = 13.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.14x = 20.90 × 13.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.14x = 282.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282.57/15.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.66

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