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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.42, 21.33 and 14.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.42, 21.33 and 14.88 is: 20.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.42 : 21.33 = 14.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.42/21.33 = 14.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.42x = 21.33 × 14.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.42x = 317.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317.39/15.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.58

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