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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.20, 21.01 and 14.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.20, 21.01 and 14.37 is: 19.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.20 : 21.01 = 14.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.20/21.01 = 14.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.20x = 21.01 × 14.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.20x = 301.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301.88/15.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.86

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