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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.46, 21.26 and 14.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.46, 21.26 and 14.36 is: 19.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.46 : 21.26 = 14.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.46/21.26 = 14.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.46x = 21.26 × 14.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.46x = 305.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305.22/15.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.75

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