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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.54, 21.42 and 14.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.54, 21.42 and 14.16 is: 19.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.54 : 21.42 = 14.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.54/21.42 = 14.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.54x = 21.42 × 14.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.54x = 303.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303.31/15.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.52

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