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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.24, 20.90 and 14.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.24, 20.90 and 14.54 is: 19.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.24 : 20.90 = 14.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.24/20.90 = 14.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.24x = 20.90 × 14.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.24x = 303.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303.89/15.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.94

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