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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.24, 20.97 and 14.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.24, 20.97 and 14.03 is: 19.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.24 : 20.97 = 14.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.24/20.97 = 14.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.24x = 20.97 × 14.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.24x = 294.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294.21/15.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.31

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