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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.18, 21.06 and 14.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.18, 21.06 and 14.70 is: 20.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.18 : 21.06 = 14.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.18/21.06 = 14.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.18x = 21.06 × 14.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.18x = 309.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309.58/15.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.39

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