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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.54, 21.41 and 14.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.54, 21.41 and 14.81 is: 20.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.54 : 21.41 = 14.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.54/21.41 = 14.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.54x = 21.41 × 14.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.54x = 317.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317.01/15.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.40

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