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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.16, 20.81 and 14.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.16, 20.81 and 14.08 is: 19.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.16 : 20.81 = 14.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.16/20.81 = 14.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.16x = 20.81 × 14.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.16x = 293.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.00/15.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.33

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