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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.39, 21.29 and 14.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.39, 21.29 and 14.82 is: 20.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.39 : 21.29 = 14.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.39/21.29 = 14.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.39x = 21.29 × 14.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.39x = 315.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315.52/15.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.50

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