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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.35, 21.11 and 14.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.35, 21.11 and 14.94 is: 20.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.35 : 21.11 = 14.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.35/21.11 = 14.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.35x = 21.11 × 14.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.35x = 315.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315.31/15.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.55

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