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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.21, 20.93 and 14.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.21, 20.93 and 14.83 is: 20.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.21 : 20.93 = 14.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.21/20.93 = 14.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.21x = 20.93 × 14.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.21x = 310.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310.29/15.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.41

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