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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.21, 21.02 and 14.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.21, 21.02 and 14.13 is: 19.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.21 : 21.02 = 14.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.21/21.02 = 14.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.21x = 21.02 × 14.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.21x = 297.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297.01/15.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.53

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