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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.36, 21.23 and 14.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.36, 21.23 and 14.82 is: 20.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.36 : 21.23 = 14.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.36/21.23 = 14.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.36x = 21.23 × 14.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.36x = 314.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314.55/15.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.48

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