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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.27, 21 and 14.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.27, 21 and 14.92 is: 20.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.27 : 21 = 14.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.27/21 = 14.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.27x = 21 × 14.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.27x = 313.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313.32/15.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.52

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