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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.14, 20.79 and 14.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.14, 20.79 and 14.27 is: 19.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.14 : 20.79 = 14.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.14/20.79 = 14.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.14x = 20.79 × 14.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.14x = 296.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296.57/15.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.59

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