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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.43, 21.36 and 14.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.43, 21.36 and 14.68 is: 20.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.43 : 21.36 = 14.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.43/21.36 = 14.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.43x = 21.36 × 14.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.43x = 313.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313.56/15.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.32

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