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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.51, 21.45 and 14.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.51, 21.45 and 14.14 is: 19.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.51 : 21.45 = 14.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.51/21.45 = 14.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.51x = 21.45 × 14.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.51x = 303.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303.30/15.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.56

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