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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.49, 21.35 and 14.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.49, 21.35 and 14.12 is: 19.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.49 : 21.35 = 14.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.49/21.35 = 14.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.49x = 21.35 × 14.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.49x = 301.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301.46/15.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.47

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