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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.48, 21.30 and 14.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.48, 21.30 and 14.18 is: 19.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.48 : 21.30 = 14.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.48/21.30 = 14.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.48x = 21.30 × 14.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.48x = 301.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301.93/15.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.50

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