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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.44, 21.27 and 14.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.44, 21.27 and 14.08 is: 19.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.44 : 21.27 = 14.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.44/21.27 = 14.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.44x = 21.27 × 14.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.44x = 299.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299.48/15.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.40

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