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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.15, 21.02 and 14.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.15, 21.02 and 14.73 is: 20.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.15 : 21.02 = 14.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.15/21.02 = 14.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.15x = 21.02 × 14.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.15x = 309.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309.62/15.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.44

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