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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.35, 21.14 and 14.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.35, 21.14 and 14.33 is: 19.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.35 : 21.14 = 14.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.35/21.14 = 14.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.35x = 21.14 × 14.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.35x = 302.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.94/15.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.74

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