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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.18, 20.89 and 14.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.18, 20.89 and 14.23 is: 19.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.18 : 20.89 = 14.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.18/20.89 = 14.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.18x = 20.89 × 14.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.18x = 297.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297.26/15.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.58

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